Cardillac(1985)
Wolfgang Sawallisch: Hindemith: Cardillac
Cardillac Synopsis
Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts this acclaimed staging of Paul Hindemith's ambitious opera of the goldsmith Cardillac, whom fortune seems to favor and then abandon, featuring Donald McIntyre and Maria de Francesca-Cavazza in the starring roles. Filmed in 1985 at the Bavarian State Opera and directed by the legendary Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, the production captures every nuance of Hindemith's powerful tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Opera Performance, recorded at 16-25 September 1985 at the National Theater in Munich.
Cardillac (1985) is a music film directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, released on December 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Donald McIntyre, Maria de Francesca-Cavazza, Robert Schunk and Hans Günter Nöcker. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
- Writers:
- E. T. A. Hoffmann, Ferdinand Lion
- Composer:
- Paul Hindemith
- Status:
- Released
Cardillac Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald McIntyre
as Der Goldschmied Cardillac
- Maria de Francesca-Cavazza
Maria de Francesca-Cavazza
as Die Tochter
Robert Schunk
as Der Offizier
- Hans Günter Nöcker
Hans Günter Nöcker
as Der Goldhändler
- Josef Hopferwieser
Josef Hopferwieser
as Der Kavalier
Doris Soffel
as Die Dame
- Karl Helm
Karl Helm
as Der Führer der Prévôté
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, written by E. T. A. Hoffmann and Ferdinand Lion.
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Cardillac Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Cardillac – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Cardillac?
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The main cast of Cardillac (1985) includes Donald McIntyre, Maria de Francesca-Cavazza, Robert Schunk, Hans Günter Nöcker and Josef Hopferwieser. The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cardillac released?
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Cardillac was released on December 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Cardillac worth watching?
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Cardillac (1985) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.