Carmen
Synopsis
Live performance from the Metropolitan Opera, 25 March 1997.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Franco Zeffirelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Prosper Mérimée
- Original Score
- Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- Carmen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Franco Zeffirelli
Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Prosper Mérimée
Georges Bizet
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Meilhac
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Ludovic Halévy
Writer
Georges Bizet
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carmen about?
Live performance from the Metropolitan Opera, 25 March 1997.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Gary Halvorson, Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in Carmen?
The principal cast of Carmen includes Waltraud Meier, Plácido Domingo, Angela Gheorghiu, Christopher Schaldenbrand, Jeffrey Wells.
When was Carmen released and how long is it?
Carmen was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carmen was composed by Georges Bizet.