Movie·1982·1h 10m
Cavalleria rusticana
Directed By
Franco Zeffirelli
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
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The Story
Franco Zeffirelli directs these two legendary La Scala productions telling tragic tales of jealousy. Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana features performances by Elena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, and Renato Bruson. Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci stars Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, and Juan Pons. Both are conducted by George Pretre. This production of Pagliacci earned director Franco Zeffirelli the coveted Emmy as Best Director in the category of Classical Music Programming.
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Cast
Plácido Domingo
Turiddu
Yelena Obraztsova
Santuzza
Fedora Barbieri
Lucia
Renato Bruson
Alfio
Axelle Gall
Lola
Teresa Stratas
Nedda
Juan Pons
Tonio
Georges Prêtre
Self - Conductor
Orchestra della Scala
Self
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Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
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