Turandot(1987)
Turandot Synopsis
The Franco Zeffirelli production of Puccini's "Turandot", recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera in April, 1987. Éva Marton stars as Turandot, with Plácido Domingo as Calaf, Leona Mitchell as Liù, Paul Plishka as Timur, and Hugues Cuenod as L'Imperatore Altoum. James Levine conducts.
Turandot (1987) is a music film directed by Kirk Browning, released on April 1, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Éva Marton, Leona Mitchell, Plácido Domingo and Paul Plishka. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Kirk Browning
- Writers:
- Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
- Composer:
- Giacomo Puccini
- Production:
- The Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Grammophon
- Status:
- Released
Turandot (1987) Trailer
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Turandot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Éva Marton
as Turandot
Leona Mitchell
as Liù
Plácido Domingo
as Calaf
Paul Plishka
as Timur
- Hugues Cuénod
Hugues Cuénod
as Emperor Altoum
- Brian Schexnayder
Brian Schexnayder
as Ping
- Allan Glassman
Allan Glassman
as Pang
Anthony Laciura
as Pong
- Gary Cordial
Gary Cordial
as Three Masks
- Christopher Stocker
Christopher Stocker
as Three Masks
- Joseph Fritz
Joseph Fritz
as Three Masks
- Arthur Thompson
Arthur Thompson
as Mandarin
Key crew
Directed by Kirk Browning, written by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni.
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Turandot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 5 ratings.
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Turandot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Turandot online?
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Who stars in Turandot?
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The main cast of Turandot (1987) includes Éva Marton, Leona Mitchell, Plácido Domingo, Paul Plishka and Hugues Cuénod. 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 Turandot released?
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Turandot was released on April 1, 1987 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is Turandot worth watching?
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Turandot (1987) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Turandot?
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