Puccini for Beginners(2006)
A love triangle of operatic proportions.
Puccini for Beginners Synopsis
When her inability to commit leads to a breakup with her girlfriend, opera-loving writer Allegra winds up in the bed of amiable professor Philip. He is so smitten with Allegra that he dumps his lover, Grace, and convinces Allegra to continue their affair. When Allegra meets Grace, sparks fly, and she begins a parallel romance, unaware that her new lover is the woman Philip left to be with her.
Puccini for Beginners (2006) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Maria Maggenti, released on September 2, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Elizabeth Reaser, Gretchen Mol, Justin Kirk and Julianne Nicholson. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Maria Maggenti
- Writers:
- Maria Maggenti
- Producers:
- Jake Abraham, Gary Winick, Eden Wurmfeld
- Composer:
- Terry Dame
- Production:
- Independent Digital Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $89,417
- Status:
- Released
Puccini for Beginners (2006) Trailer
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Puccini for Beginners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elizabeth Reaser
as Allegra
Gretchen Mol
as Grace
Justin Kirk
as Philip
Julianne Nicholson
as Samantha
Jennifer Dundas
as Molly
Tina Benko
as Nell
Brian Letscher
as Jeff
Kate Simses
as Vivian
Nick Sullivan
as Greg
Will Bozarth
as Jimmy
Ken Barnett
as Catering Boss
James Ransone
as Lone Guy at Bistro
Key crew
Directed by Maria Maggenti, written by Maria Maggenti, produced by Jake Abraham, Gary Winick and Eden Wurmfeld.
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Puccini for Beginners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 42 ratings.
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Puccini for Beginners – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Puccini for Beginners?
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The main cast of Puccini for Beginners (2006) includes Elizabeth Reaser, Gretchen Mol, Justin Kirk, Julianne Nicholson and Jennifer Dundas. The film was directed by Maria Maggenti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Puccini for Beginners released?
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Puccini for Beginners was released on September 2, 2006 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Puccini for Beginners worth watching?
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Puccini for Beginners (2006) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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