Puccini: Manon Lescaut(1980)
Manon Lescaut - Metropolitan Opera
Puccini: Manon Lescaut Synopsis
All the throbbing eroticism—and ultimate heartbreak—of Puccini’s youthful score is unleashed by James Levine and his top-flight cast. Plácido Domingo is Des Grieux, the handsome, headstrong young aristocrat who falls head over heels for the enticing, impetuous Manon Lescaut (Renata Scotto). Manon returns his love, but her obsession with luxury ruins them both. Gian Carlo Menotti’s opulent production, with sets and costumes by Desmond Heeley, superbly captures the colorful world of 18th century France.
Puccini: Manon Lescaut (1980) is a music and drama film directed by Kirk Browning, released on March 29, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, Pablo Elvira and Renato Capecchi. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kirk Browning
- Writers:
- Abbé Prévost, Domenico Oliva, Giulio Ricordi
- Producers:
- Clemente D'Alessio
- Composer:
- Giacomo Puccini
- Production:
- The Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Grammophon
- Status:
- Released
Puccini: Manon Lescaut (1980) Trailer
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Puccini: Manon Lescaut Cast & Crew
Main cast
Renata Scotto
as Manon Lescaut
Plácido Domingo
as Chevalier des Grieux
- Pablo Elvira
Pablo Elvira
as Lescaut
Renato Capecchi
as Geronte
Isola Jones
as A musician
- Philip Creech
Philip Creech
as Edmondo
- Mario Bertolino
Mario Bertolino
as An Innkeeper
- Andrea Velis
Andrea Velis
as Dancing master
- John Carpenter
John Carpenter
as A lamplighter
- Julien Robbins
Julien Robbins
as A sergeant
- Russell Christopher
Russell Christopher
as A sea captain
James Levine
as Self - Condurctor
Key crew
Directed by Kirk Browning, written by Abbé Prévost, Domenico Oliva and Giulio Ricordi, produced by Clemente D'Alessio.
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Puccini: Manon Lescaut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in Puccini: Manon Lescaut?
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The main cast of Puccini: Manon Lescaut (1980) includes Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, Pablo Elvira, Renato Capecchi and Isola Jones. The film was directed by Kirk Browning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Puccini: Manon Lescaut released?
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Puccini: Manon Lescaut was released on March 29, 1980 and runs for 2h 10m.
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Puccini: Manon Lescaut (1980) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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