Il Trovatore
Synopsis
Luciano Pavarotti brings his spectacular voice and artistry to one of the most famous of all tenor roles—Manrico, the ardent troubadour, trapped in an impossible situation by forces beyond his control. The sensational Dolora Zajick, only days after her Met debut, gives an incandescent performance as the demented gypsy Azucena, thirsting for revenge against Count Di Luna (Sherrill Milnes). Eva Marton is the passionate Leonora, desired by both Manrico and the Count, and James Levine brilliantly leads the Met’s orchestra and chorus in some of Verdi’s best-known music.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvadore Cammarano
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Il Trovatore
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Salvadore Cammarano
Giuseppe Verdi
Peter Gelb, Brian Large
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Salvadore Cammarano
Writer
Franca Squarciapino
Costume Design
Ezio Frigerio
Production Design
Brian Large
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il Trovatore
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Il Trovatore about?
Luciano Pavarotti brings his spectacular voice and artistry to one of the most famous of all tenor roles—Manrico, the ardent troubadour, trapped in an impossible situation by forces beyond his control. The sensational Dolora Zajick, only days after her Met debut, gives an incandescent performance as the demented gypsy Azucena, thirsting for revenge against Count Di Luna (Sherrill Milnes). Eva Marton is the passionate Leonora, desired by both Manrico and the Count, and James Levine brilliantly leads the Met’s orchestra and chorus in some of Verdi’s best-known music.
Who directed Il Trovatore?
Il Trovatore was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in Il Trovatore?
The principal cast of Il Trovatore includes Éva Marton, Dolora Zajick, Luciano Pavarotti, Sherrill Milnes, Jeffrey Wells.
When was Il Trovatore released and how long is it?
Il Trovatore was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Il Trovatore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Il Trovatore was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.