Don Carlo
Synopsis
Don Carlo (1980) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / italian. King Philip's court is plagued by rebels, family squabbles and intrigue. The Spanish Inquisition tries to exert its influence. The tension finally ignites at the King's coronation, where heretics are to be burned at the stake
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Vasile Moldoveanu
Don Carlo
Renata Scotto
Elizabeth of Valois
Sherrill Milnes
Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa
Tatiana Troyanos
Princess Eboli
Paul Plishka
King Philip
Jerome Hines
The Grand Inquisitor
Therese Brandson
Celestial Voice
John Cheek
Friar
Betsy Norden
Tebaldo
Peter Sliker
Forester
Dana Talley
Count of Lerma
Barbara Greene
Countess of Aremberg
Timothy Jenkins
Herald
James Levine
Conductor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dexter, Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Méry, Camille du Locle, Friedrich Schiller
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Don Carlo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dexter, Kirk Browning
Joseph Méry, Camille du Locle, Friedrich Schiller
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Joseph Méry
Writer
John Dexter
Director
Camille du Locle
Writer
Kirk Browning
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Carlo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don Carlo about?
Don Carlo (1980) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / italian. King Philip's court is plagued by rebels, family squabbles and intrigue. The Spanish Inquisition tries to exert its influence. The tension finally ignites at the King's coronation, where heretics are to be burned at the stake
Who directed Don Carlo?
Don Carlo was directed by John Dexter, Kirk Browning.
Who stars in Don Carlo?
The principal cast of Don Carlo includes Vasile Moldoveanu, Renata Scotto, Sherrill Milnes, Tatiana Troyanos, Paul Plishka.
When was Don Carlo released and how long is it?
Don Carlo was released in 1980 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Don Carlo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Carlo was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.