Aida(1989)
Aida Synopsis
AIDA, an Ethiopian princess, is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. A military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, Radamès is loved by the Pharaoh's daughter Amneris, although he does not return her feelings. Sonja Frisell’s production captures all the grandeur and excitement of Verdi’s monumental opera, particularly the great triumphal scene where the Egyptian army, led by Radamès (Plácido Domingo), returns victorious from war. Aprile Millo is Aida, the slave girl whose love for Radamès has her squaring off with Amneris (Dolora Zajick), the Egyptian princess who also loves him. Sherrill Milnes is Amonasro, and James Levine leads The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet.
Aida (1989) is a drama and music film directed by Brian Large, released on October 6, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 37m. It stars Aprile Millo, Dolora Zajick, Sherrill Milnes and Paata Burchuladze. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Large
- Writers:
- Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Producers:
- Sonja Frisell
- Composer:
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Production:
- The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
Aida Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aprile Millo
as Aida
Dolora Zajick
as Amneris
Sherrill Milnes
as Amonasro
Paata Burchuladze
as Ramfis
Plácido Domingo
as Radamès
- Dimitri Kavrakos
Dimitri Kavrakos
as Il Re dell'Egitto
Mark Baker
as Un Messaggero
- Margaret Jane Wray
Margaret Jane Wray
as Sacerdotessa
Key crew
Directed by Brian Large, written by Antonio Ghislanzoni, produced by Sonja Frisell.
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Aida Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 9 ratings.
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Aida – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Aida online?
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Aida (1989) is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Aida?
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The main cast of Aida (1989) includes Aprile Millo, Dolora Zajick, Sherrill Milnes, Paata Burchuladze and Plácido Domingo. The film was directed by Brian Large. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Aida released?
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Aida was released on October 6, 1989 and runs for 2h 37m.
Is Aida worth watching?
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Aida (1989) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.