Manon Lescaut(1983)
Manon Lescaut
Manon Lescaut Synopsis
"Manon", wrote Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi in 1889, "is a heroine I believe in and therefore she cannot fail to win the heart of the public." This turned out to be a truly prophetic statement since none of Puccinis other world successes were received on their first nights as rapturously as Manon Lescaut. The popularity of Puccinis great masterpiece has never waned and the highly acclaimed Götz Friedrich production at Covent Garden was hailed as an operatic milestone. Two of the worlds leading stars--Kiri Te Kanawa and Placido Domingo--head a strong cast conducted by the brilliant Italian conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli.
Manon Lescaut (1983) is a music film directed by Götz Friedrich, released on August 1, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Thomas Allen and Forbes Robinson. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Götz Friedrich
- Writers:
- Giacomo Puccini, Marco Praga, Luigi Illica
- Composer:
- Giacomo Puccini
- Production:
- NVC Arts
- Status:
- Released
Manon Lescaut Cast & Crew
Main cast
Plácido Domingo
as Des Grieux
Kiri Te Kanawa
as Manon Lescaut
Thomas Allen
as Lescaut
- Forbes Robinson
Forbes Robinson
as Géronte de Ravoir
Robin Leggate
as Edmond
- Anna Cooper
Anna Cooper
as Madrigal Singer
- John Fryatt
John Fryatt
as Dance Master
- George MacPherson
George MacPherson
as Inkeeper
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Key crew
Directed by Götz Friedrich, written by Giacomo Puccini, Marco Praga and Luigi Illica.
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Manon Lescaut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Manon Lescaut – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Manon Lescaut?
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The main cast of Manon Lescaut (1983) includes Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Thomas Allen, Forbes Robinson and Robin Leggate. The film was directed by Götz Friedrich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manon Lescaut released?
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Manon Lescaut was released on August 1, 1983 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Manon Lescaut worth watching?
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Manon Lescaut (1983) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.