Falstaff
Synopsis
Based, in part, on Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, Falstaff is Verdi's last work for the stage - and only his second comic opera. And yet the humour in this multilayered masterpiece is distinctly wry, for all the main characters exhibit an array of human weaknesses that are implacably exposed by Verdi and his librettist Arrigo Boito.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Flédérick
- Screenplay & Story
- Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Falstaff
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Flédérick
Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
André Flédérick
Director
Arrigo Boito
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falstaff
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Falstaff about?
Based, in part, on Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, Falstaff is Verdi's last work for the stage - and only his second comic opera. And yet the humour in this multilayered masterpiece is distinctly wry, for all the main characters exhibit an array of human weaknesses that are implacably exposed by Verdi and his librettist Arrigo Boito.
Who directed Falstaff?
Falstaff was directed by André Flédérick.
Who stars in Falstaff?
The principal cast of Falstaff includes José van Dam, Laurence Dale, Mario Luperi.
When was Falstaff released and how long is it?
Falstaff was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.