L'Elisir d'Amore (1991)
The True Elixir of Love Is in the Music, Not the Bottle
John Copley’s colorful production, with designs by Beni Montresor, was created around the beloved superstar Luciano Pavarotti. As the simple, good-hearted Nemorino, he enchanted audiences with his larger-than-life personality as well as his golden voice. Enzo Dara as the quack Dr. Dulcamara provides the elixir of the title that helps Nemorino win the heart of Adina, the girl of his dreams, sung with youthful energy by Kathleen Battle.
Director: John Copley, Brian Large
Genre: Romance, Music, Comedy
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: November 11, 1991
Cast
- Kathleen Battle - Adina
- Luciano Pavarotti - Nemorino
- Juan Pons - Belcore
- Enzo Dara - Dr. Dulcamara
- Korliss Uecker - Giannetta
- James Levine - Self - Conductor
- MET Orchestra
Screenplay
- Felice Romani
- Eugène Scribe (Original Story)
Music: Gaetano Donizetti
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera, peasant, basque country, spain, unrequited love, soldier, foolish, love potion, charlatan
More Films by Director: John Copley, Brian Large
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is L'Elisir d'Amore about?
- John Copley’s colorful production, with designs by Beni Montresor, was created around the beloved superstar Luciano Pavarotti. As the simple, good-hearted Nemorino, he enchanted audiences with his larger-than-life personality as well as his golden voice. Enzo Dara as the quack Dr. Dulcamara provides the elixir of the title that helps Nemorino win the heart of Adina, the girl of his dreams, sung with youthful energy by Kathleen Battle.
- Who directed L'Elisir d'Amore?
- L'Elisir d'Amore was directed by John Copley, Brian Large.
- Who stars in L'Elisir d'Amore?
- L'Elisir d'Amore stars Kathleen Battle, Luciano Pavarotti, Juan Pons, Enzo Dara, Korliss Uecker, James Levine.
- How long is L'Elisir d'Amore?
- L'Elisir d'Amore has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is L'Elisir d'Amore?
- L'Elisir d'Amore is a Romance, Music, Comedy film.
- Where was L'Elisir d'Amore produced?
- L'Elisir d'Amore was produced in United States of America.