Lucia di Lammermoor
Synopsis
A film adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's famous opera from 1835. Lucia is forced by her brother to marry for political reasons. Her fiancé reacts very badly and curses her. Lucia goes mad and her fiancé kills himself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piero Ballerini
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Scott, Piero Ballerini, Salvadore Cammarano, Pier Giuseppe Franci
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Original Title
- Lucia di Lammermoor
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piero Ballerini
Walter Scott, Piero Ballerini, Salvadore Cammarano, Pier Giuseppe Franci
Gaetano Donizetti
Mario Albertelli
Department Leadership Roster
Piero Ballerini
Writer
Salvadore Cammarano
Writer
Pier Giuseppe Franci
Writer
Piero Ballerini
Director
Mario Albertelli
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucia di Lammermoor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lucia di Lammermoor about?
A film adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's famous opera from 1835. Lucia is forced by her brother to marry for political reasons. Her fiancé reacts very badly and curses her. Lucia goes mad and her fiancé kills himself.
Who directed Lucia di Lammermoor?
Lucia di Lammermoor was directed by Piero Ballerini.
Who stars in Lucia di Lammermoor?
The principal cast of Lucia di Lammermoor includes Nelly Corradi, Afro Poli, Mario Filippeschi, Aldo Ferracuti, Italo Tajo.
When was Lucia di Lammermoor released and how long is it?
Lucia di Lammermoor was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucia di Lammermoor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucia di Lammermoor was composed by Gaetano Donizetti.
Is Lucia di Lammermoor based on a book or true story?
Lucia di Lammermoor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Scott".