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La Bohème (1965)

8 | Jan 16, 1965 (IT) | Drama, Music | 01:45

In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.

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Director, Production Design
Writer
Producer, Conductor
Original Music Composer
Costume Design
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Director of Photography
Editor

Cast

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Gianni Raimondi
Rodolfo, ein Poet
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Rolando Panerai
Marcello, ein Maler
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Gianni Maffeo
Schaunard, ein Musiker
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Ivo Vinco
Colline, ein Philosoph
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Carlo Badioli
Benoit, ein Hausherr
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Giuseppe Morresi
Sergeant bei der Zollwache