Falstaff
Synopsis
This first-rate 1982 production of Verdi’s Falstaff marked the great 20th century Italian maestro Carlo Maria Giulini's return to opera conducting after more than a decade's absence. Renato Bruson leads a brilliant cast as the lovable fat knight Sir John Falstaff, going toe to toe in a series of hijinks with Katia Ricciarelli (Alice Ford) and Brenda Boozer (Meg Page).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Ronald Eyre
- Original Title
- Falstaff
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Ronald Eyre
Gerald Sinstadt
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Michael Stennett
Costume Design
Ronald Eyre
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falstaff
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What is Falstaff about?
This first-rate 1982 production of Verdi’s Falstaff marked the great 20th century Italian maestro Carlo Maria Giulini's return to opera conducting after more than a decade's absence. Renato Bruson leads a brilliant cast as the lovable fat knight Sir John Falstaff, going toe to toe in a series of hijinks with Katia Ricciarelli (Alice Ford) and Brenda Boozer (Meg Page).
Who directed Falstaff?
Falstaff was directed by Brian Large, Ronald Eyre.
Who stars in Falstaff?
The principal cast of Falstaff includes Renato Bruson, Katia Ricciarelli, Leo Nucci, Brenda Boozer, William Wildermann.
When was Falstaff released and how long is it?
Falstaff was released in 1982 with a total runtime of Unknown.