La Boheme
La Bohème
Synopsis
Giacomo Puccini's bittersweet opera of high-spirited bohemians and the doomed love between Rodolfo, the idealistic poet and Mimi, the consumptive flower-maker, is a beautifully balanced series of tableaux depicting the infectious joie de vivre of youth and the tragic waste of disease and separation. The legendary and incomparable partnership of Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti as the two lovers has been captured in this special live recording from stage of the San Francisco Opera. Brian Large has adapted Francesca Zambello's production for video, further illuminating the fascinating interaction of Puccini's characters. Gino Quilico sings Marcello, the colorful and moody painter, whose tempestuous relationship with the flirtatious Musetta (sung by Sandra Pacetti), comically mirrors the more profound love of Rodolfo and Mimi. Nicolai Ghiaurov sings Colline.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$143K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Zambello, Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Giacomo Puccini
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- La Bohème
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany, Italy, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $143K
- Production Studios
- San Francisco Opera, RM Arts, Kultur International Films, Arthaus Musik, Erato Films, Videoschermo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Zambello, Brian Large
Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Francesca Zambello
Director
Brian Large
Director
Giacomo Puccini
Writer
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Boheme
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Boheme about?
Giacomo Puccini's bittersweet opera of high-spirited bohemians and the doomed love between Rodolfo, the idealistic poet and Mimi, the consumptive flower-maker, is a beautifully balanced series of tableaux depicting the infectious joie de vivre of youth and the tragic waste of disease and separation. The legendary and incomparable partnership of Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti as the two lovers has been captured in this special live recording from stage of the San Francisco Opera. Brian Large has adapted Francesca Zambello's production for video, further illuminating the fascinating interaction of Puccini's characters. Gino Quilico sings Marcello, the colorful and moody painter, whose tempestuous relationship with the flirtatious Musetta (sung by Sandra Pacetti), comically mirrors the more profound love of Rodolfo and Mimi. Nicolai Ghiaurov sings Colline.
Who directed La Boheme?
La Boheme was directed by Francesca Zambello, Brian Large.
Who stars in La Boheme?
The principal cast of La Boheme includes Tiziano Severini, Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Gino Quilico, Nicolai Ghiaurov.
When was La Boheme released and how long is it?
La Boheme was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did La Boheme make at the box office?
La Boheme grossed $143K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for La Boheme?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Boheme was composed by Giacomo Puccini.