La Bohème

1h 45min

Drama

Music

In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.

Production Companies

Unitel

Deutsche Grammophon

Cast

Gianni Raimondi

Gianni Raimondi

Rodolfo, ein Poet
Rolando Panerai

Rolando Panerai

Marcello, ein Maler
Gianni Maffeo

Gianni Maffeo

Schaunard, ein Musiker
Ivo Vinco

Ivo Vinco

Colline, ein Philosoph
Carlo Badioli

Carlo Badioli

Benoit, ein Hausherr
Giuseppe Morresi

Giuseppe Morresi

Sergeant bei der Zollwache
Carlo Forti

Carlo Forti

Ein Zollwächter
Angelo Mercuriali

Angelo Mercuriali

Ein Obstverkäufer
Herbert von Karajan

Herbert von Karajan

Self - Conductor

Release date

16th Jan 1965

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Italiano