The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
Synopsis
Imbuing the familiar Don Juan myth with a captivating combination of comedy, seductiveness, danger, and damnation, Mozart created an enduring masterpiece that has been a cornerstone of the repertory since its 1787 premiere. An early entry in the Met’s series of PBS telecasts, this 1978 performance captures a young James Morris in a smooth portrayal of the title role, with the legendary Joan Sutherland showing off her unsurpassed technique as Donna Anna and Gabriel Bacquier as a masterful Leporello.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorenzo da Ponte
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Browning
Lorenzo da Ponte
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Michael Bronson
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Browning
Director
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Original Music Composer
Lorenzo da Ponte
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni about?
Imbuing the familiar Don Juan myth with a captivating combination of comedy, seductiveness, danger, and damnation, Mozart created an enduring masterpiece that has been a cornerstone of the repertory since its 1787 premiere. An early entry in the Met’s series of PBS telecasts, this 1978 performance captures a young James Morris in a smooth portrayal of the title role, with the legendary Joan Sutherland showing off her unsurpassed technique as Donna Anna and Gabriel Bacquier as a masterful Leporello.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni was directed by Kirk Browning.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni includes Joan Sutherland, James Morris, John Brecknock, Julia Varady, Gabriel Bacquier.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 3h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni?
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).