William Tell(1987)
Guglielmo Tell
William Tell Synopsis
“Let us assume that Switzerland is truly a paradise. The music hereto was written long ago. We have merely forgotten it.” (Daniel Schmid) This is the material from which the most Swiss of all operas is made: the legendary Wilhelm Tell – a Swiss hero: straightforward, a primus inter pares of the indomitable freedom fighters, a good shot, surefire. A myth that becomes a poetic playground: nature in turmoil, the struggle for freedom and forbidden love. A legendary overture at a gallop with an iconic post horn motif – all this and much more in the thirty-seventh and last opera by Rossini.
William Tell (1987) is a tv movie and music film directed by Daniel Schmid, released on September 6, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 58m. It stars Antonio Salvadori, Salvatore Fisichella, Alfredo Zanazzo and Jacob Will. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Schmid
- Writers:
- Étienne de Jouy, Hippolyte Bis, Friedrich Schiller
- Production:
- Opernhaus Zürich, Condor Films, SRF
- Status:
- Released
William Tell (1987) Trailer
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Salvatore Fisichella - Rossini - Guillaume Tell - Zürich - 1988
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Maria Chiara - Rossini - Guillaume Tell - Zürich - 1988
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William Tell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Antonio Salvadori
as Guglielmo Tell
Salvatore Fisichella
as Arnoldo
Alfredo Zanazzo
as Gualtiero Farst
Jacob Will
as Melchthal
Margaret Chalker
as Jemmy
- Nadine Asher
Nadine Asher
as Edwige
Thomas Dewald
as Un pescatore
Howard Nelson
as Leutoldo
Alfred Muff
as Gessler
Maria Chiara
as Matilde
Peter Straka
as Rodolfo
- Peter Stern
Peter Stern
as Un cacciatore
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Schmid, written by Étienne de Jouy, Hippolyte Bis and Friedrich Schiller.
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William Tell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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William Tell – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in William Tell?
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The main cast of William Tell (1987) includes Antonio Salvadori, Salvatore Fisichella, Alfredo Zanazzo, Jacob Will and Margaret Chalker. The film was directed by Daniel Schmid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was William Tell released?
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William Tell was released on September 6, 1987 and runs for 2h 58m.
Is William Tell worth watching?
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William Tell (1987) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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