Puccini
Originally released in 1953. Puccini is a drama/music film. directed by Carmine Gallone.
Starring Gabriele Ferzetti, Märta Torén, and Nadia Gray
Synopsis
Produced in Italy in breathtaking Technicolor, this biographical story of Puccini (played by L'avventura's Gabriele Ferzetti) spans his creative life from early student days to the height of success, including his early flop Madama Butterfly and his incomplete Turandot. Along the way he encounters three women who change his life, including a sexy, beautiful singer (Two for the Road's Nadia Gray) whom he drops for a small town girl (Sirocco's Marta Toren), and a servant girl who commits suicide over him. Well-selected excerpts from Manon, La Boheme, Madama Butterfly and Turandot are featured along with other Puccini music, including the voice of Beniamino Gigli. Sets, costumes and production values are first class, all sumptuously filmed by Claude Renoir.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Rizzoli Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puccini about?
Produced in Italy in breathtaking Technicolor, this biographical story of Puccini (played by L'avventura's Gabriele Ferzetti) spans his creative life from early student days to the height of succes...
Who directed Puccini?
Puccini was directed by Carmine Gallone.
How long is Puccini?
Puccini has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Puccini released?
Puccini was released on April 29, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Puccini?
The main cast of Puccini includes Gabriele Ferzetti, Märta Torén, Nadia Gray, Paolo Stoppa, Myriam Bru.