Puccini: Manon Lescaut (1980)
All the throbbing eroticism—and ultimate heartbreak—of Puccini’s youthful score is unleashed by James Levine and his top-flight cast. Plácido Domingo is Des Grieux, the handsome, headstrong young aristocrat who falls head over heels for the enticing, impetuous Manon Lescaut (Renata Scotto). Manon returns his love, but her obsession with luxury ruins them both. Gian Carlo Menotti’s opulent production, with sets and costumes by Desmond Heeley, superbly captures the colorful world of 18th century France.
Director: Kirk Browning
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: March 29, 1980
Cast
- Renata Scotto - Manon Lescaut
- Plácido Domingo - Chevalier des Grieux
- Pablo Elvira - Lescaut
- Renato Capecchi - Geronte
- Isola Jones - A musician
- Philip Creech - Edmondo
- Mario Bertolino - An innkeeper
- Andrea Velis - Dancing master
- John Carpenter - A lamplighter
- Julien Robbins - A sergeant
Screenplay
- Abbé Prévost (Original Story)
- Domenico Oliva
- Giulio Ricordi
- Luigi Illica
- Marco Praga
Music: Giacomo Puccini
Production: The Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Grammophon
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Kirk Browning
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Puccini: Manon Lescaut about?
- All the throbbing eroticism—and ultimate heartbreak—of Puccini’s youthful score is unleashed by James Levine and his top-flight cast. Plácido Domingo is Des Grieux, the handsome, headstrong young aristocrat who falls head over heels for the enticing, impetuous Manon Lescaut (Renata Scotto). Manon returns his love, but her obsession with luxury ruins them both. Gian Carlo Menotti’s opulent production, with sets and costumes by Desmond Heeley, superbly captures the colorful world of 18th century France.
- Who directed Puccini: Manon Lescaut?
- Puccini: Manon Lescaut was directed by Kirk Browning.
- Who stars in Puccini: Manon Lescaut?
- Puccini: Manon Lescaut stars Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, Pablo Elvira, Renato Capecchi, Isola Jones, Philip Creech.
- How long is Puccini: Manon Lescaut?
- Puccini: Manon Lescaut has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Puccini: Manon Lescaut?
- Puccini: Manon Lescaut is a Music, Drama film.
- What are the themes of Puccini: Manon Lescaut?
- The themes of Puccini: Manon Lescaut include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.