Turandot
Synopsis
The Franco Zeffirelli production of Puccini's "Turandot", recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera in April, 1987. Éva Marton stars as Turandot, with Plácido Domingo as Calaf, Leona Mitchell as Liù, Paul Plishka as Timur, and Hugues Cuenod as L'Imperatore Altoum. James Levine conducts.
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Nessun Dorma - Placido Domingo
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-05-20
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Éva Marton
Turandot
Leona Mitchell
Liù
Plácido Domingo
Calaf
Paul Plishka
Timur
Hugues Cuénod
Emperor Altoum
Brian Schexnayder
Ping
Allan Glassman
Pang
Anthony Laciura
Pong
Gary Cordial
Three Masks
Christopher Stocker
Three Masks
Joseph Fritz
Three Masks
Arthur Thompson
Mandarin
Roger Koch
Executioner
Scott Forrest
Prince of Persia
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Browning, Franco Zeffirelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Turandot
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Browning, Franco Zeffirelli
Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Browning
Director
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Adami
Writer
Renato Simoni
Writer
Franco Zeffirelli
Production Design
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
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What is Turandot about?
The Franco Zeffirelli production of Puccini's "Turandot", recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera in April, 1987. Éva Marton stars as Turandot, with Plácido Domingo as Calaf, Leona Mitchell as Liù, Paul Plishka as Timur, and Hugues Cuenod as L'Imperatore Altoum. James Levine conducts.
Who directed Turandot?
Turandot was directed by Kirk Browning, Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in Turandot?
The principal cast of Turandot includes Éva Marton, Leona Mitchell, Plácido Domingo, Paul Plishka, Hugues Cuénod.
When was Turandot released and how long is it?
Turandot was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Turandot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Turandot was composed by Giacomo Puccini.