The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly(2009)
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly Synopsis
Anthony Minghella’s stunning production of Puccini’s opera opened the Met’s 2006–07 season and was seen by thousands of people around the world as part of the company’s Live in HD series. Patricia Racette is Cio-Cio-San, the trusting and innocent young geisha of the title, who disastrously falls in love with American Navy lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton (Marcello Giordani), only to be abandoned by him. Maria Zifchak is her loyal servant Suzuki and Dwayne Croft is Sharpless, the sympathetic American consul who does all he can but is unable to avert tragedy. Performance Date Mar 7, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (2009) is a music and drama film directed by Anthony Minghella, released on March 7, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 26m. It stars Patricia Racette, Marcello Giordani, Greg Fedderly and Maria Zifchak. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Minghella
- Composer:
- Giacomo Puccini
- Status:
- Released
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (2009) Trailer
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The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly Videos & Clips
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Madama Butterfly: "Un bel di" -- Patricia Racette (Met Opera)
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Madama Butterfly: "Vogliatemi bene" -- Patricia Racette & Marcello Giordani (Met Opera)
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Madama Butterfly - The Metropolitan Opera
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The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patricia Racette
as Cio-Cio-San
Marcello Giordani
as Pinkerton
Greg Fedderly
as Goro
Maria Zifchak
as Suzuki
Dwayne Croft
as Sharpless
- Laura Fries
Laura Fries
as Cousin
- Linda Mays
Linda Mays
as Mother
- Stephen Paynter
Stephen Paynter
as Uncle Yakuside
- Jean Braham
Jean Braham
as Aunt
Keith Miller
as Imperial Commissioner
- Christian Jeong
Christian Jeong
as The Registrar
- Dean Peterson
Dean Peterson
as The Bonze
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Minghella.
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The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly online?
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The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?
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The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (2009) includes Patricia Racette, Marcello Giordani, Greg Fedderly, Maria Zifchak and Dwayne Croft. The film was directed by Anthony Minghella. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly released?
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The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly was released on March 7, 2009 and runs for 2h 26m.
Is The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly worth watching?
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The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (2009) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 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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