Storyline
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.
Top Cast
Gianni Raimondi
Rodolfo, ein Poet
Rolando Panerai
Marcello, ein Maler
Gianni Maffeo
Schaunard, ein Musiker
Ivo Vinco
Colline, ein Philosoph
Carlo Badioli
Benoit, ein Hausherr
Mirella Freni
Mimi
Adriana Martino
Musetta
Virgilio Carbonari
Alcindoro
Franco Ricciardi
Parpignol
Giuseppe Morresi
Sergeant bei der Zollwache
Carlo Forti
Ein Zollwächter
Angelo Mercuriali
Ein Obstverkäufer
