The Rape of Lucretia(1987)
The Rape of Lucretia Synopsis
With ancient Rome as a backdrop, composer Benjamin Britten's chamber opera chronicles the undoing of the virginal Lucretia at the hands of Tarquinius. Stars Kathryn Harries, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Russell Smythe and Jean Rigby imbue the lead roles with fervor and suspense while the English National Opera Orchestra provides spectacular musical accompaniment to this powerful synthesis of Greek tragedy and opera.
The Rape of Lucretia (1987) is a music film directed by Michael Simpson, released on January 1, 1987. It stars Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Kathryn Harries, Jean Rigby and Russell Smythe.
- Director:
- Michael Simpson
- Writers:
- Ronald Duncan
- Production:
- Channel 4 Television, ENO: English National Opera
- Status:
- Released
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The Rape of Lucretia Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Anthony Rolfe Johnson
Anthony Rolfe Johnson
as Male Chorus
- Kathryn Harries
Kathryn Harries
as Female Chorus
Jean Rigby
as Lucretia
- Russell Smythe
Russell Smythe
as Tarquinius
- Richard van Allen
Richard van Allen
as Collatinus
- Alan Opie
Alan Opie
as Junius
- Anne-Marie Owens
Anne-Marie Owens
as Bianca
Cathryn Pope
as Lucia
Key crew
Directed by Michael Simpson, written by Ronald Duncan.
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The main cast of The Rape of Lucretia (1987) includes Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Kathryn Harries, Jean Rigby, Russell Smythe and Richard van Allen. The film was directed by Michael Simpson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Rape of Lucretia was released on January 1, 1987.
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