Andrea Chenier
Originally released in 1981. Andrea Chenier is a music/documentary film. directed by Otto Schenk. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Plácido Domingo, Gabriela Beňačková, and Piero Cappuccilli
Synopsis
Although Domingo was younger and Banackova looked more like the sweet and innocent young Madalena than the one played by Tomowa-Sintow in the ROH production, this production was not as good. It was not as tight and neat. The tempo set was far too slow for the time-period of the story. The stage setting was distracting. The lighting was too dark. Except Domingo, a natural actor who was always into his role and sings and acts with passion, none of the other performers came up with a convincing portrayal of the role he/she played.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Austria
Production
Director
Top Cast
Plácido Domingo
as Andrea Chénier
Gabriela Beňačková
as Maddalena di Coigny
Piero Cappuccilli
as Carlo Gérard
Hans Helm
as Roucher
Rohangiz Yachmi
as Bersi
Czeslawa Slania
as Contessa di Coigny
Fedora Barbieri
as Madelon
Heinz Zednik
as Incredible
Rudolf Mazzola
as Schmidt
Paul Wolfrum
as Pietro Fléville
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Deutsche Grammophon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrea Chenier about?
Although Domingo was younger and Banackova looked more like the sweet and innocent young Madalena than the one played by Tomowa-Sintow in the ROH production, this production was not as good. It was...
Who directed Andrea Chenier?
Andrea Chenier was directed by Otto Schenk.
How long is Andrea Chenier?
Andrea Chenier has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was Andrea Chenier released?
Andrea Chenier was released on December 31, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Andrea Chenier?
The main cast of Andrea Chenier includes Plácido Domingo, Gabriela Beňačková, Piero Cappuccilli, Hans Helm, Rohangiz Yachmi.