Fidelio(1979)
Fidelio Synopsis
Leonore disguises herself as a man, "Fidelio," to infiltrate a prison and rescue her husband, Florestan, unjustly imprisoned by the tyrant Pizarro. Gaining the trust of the jailer, Rocco, and his daughter, Marzelline—who unknowingly falls for Fidelio—Leonore’s courage is tested when Pizarro orders Florestan’s execution. In a climactic moment, she reveals her identity and saves Florestan just as the king’s minister arrives, restoring justice. The opera celebrates themes of love, sacrifice, and freedom.
Fidelio (1979) is a music film directed by Pierre Jourdan, released on March 14, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Gundula Janowitz, Jon Vickers, Theo Adam and William Wildermann. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Jourdan
- Production:
- France 3 Cinéma, OCAV, Radio France, Sunchild Productions
- Status:
- Released
Fidelio Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gundula Janowitz
as Leonore (Fidelio)
Jon Vickers
as Florestan
- Theo Adam
Theo Adam
as Don Pizarro
- William Wildermann
William Wildermann
as Rocco
- Stella Richmond
Stella Richmond
as Marzelline
- Misha Raitzine
Misha Raitzine
as Jaquino
- Jean-Louis Soumagnas
Jean-Louis Soumagnas
as Don Fernando
Zubin Mehta
as Self - Conductor
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Jourdan.
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Fidelio Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Fidelio – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Fidelio?
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The main cast of Fidelio (1979) includes Gundula Janowitz, Jon Vickers, Theo Adam, William Wildermann and Stella Richmond. The film was directed by Pierre Jourdan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fidelio released?
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Fidelio was released on March 14, 1979 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Fidelio worth watching?
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Fidelio (1979) holds an average rating of 8.0 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.