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Cardillac

December 1, 1985 1h 29m

Originally released in 1985. Cardillac is a music film. directed by Brian Large. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Donald McIntyre, Maria de Francesca-Cavazza, and Robert Schunk

Synopsis

Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts this acclaimed staging of Paul Hindemith's ambitious opera of the goldsmith Cardillac, whom fortune seems to favor and then abandon, featuring Donald McIntyre and Maria de Francesca-Cavazza in the starring roles. Filmed in 1985 at the Bavarian State Opera and directed by the legendary Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, the production captures every nuance of Hindemith's powerful tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Opera Performance, recorded at 16-25 September 1985 at the National Theater in Munich.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 1, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cardillac about?

Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts this acclaimed staging of Paul Hindemith's ambitious opera of the goldsmith Cardillac, whom fortune seems to favor and then abandon, featuring Donald McIntyre and Maria...

Who directed Cardillac?

Cardillac was directed by Brian Large.

How long is Cardillac?

Cardillac has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Cardillac released?

Cardillac was released on December 1, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cardillac?

The main cast of Cardillac includes Donald McIntyre, Maria de Francesca-Cavazza, Robert Schunk, Hans Günter Nöcker, Josef Hopferwieser.