La Fanciulla del West (1992)
Giancarlo Del Monaco’s atmospheric production brings to colorful life a 19th-century mining camp during the California Gold Rush. At the center of the action is the good-hearted bar owner Minnie, sung by Barbara Daniels, who takes a motherly interest in the miners. Plácido Domingo is Dick Johnson, also known as the bandit Ramerrez, who falls in love with Minnie. Sherrill Milnes sings Jack Rance, the sheriff who is not only determined to capture Ramerrez but also wants Minnie for himself. Bloodshed, a crooked poker game, a snowstorm, and a near lynching ensue before Minnie and her bandit-turned-lover can ride off to start a new life. Leonard Slatkin conducts one of Puccini’s most colorful scores.
Director: Brian Large
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: April 8, 1992
Cast
- Plácido Domingo - Dick Johnson o Ramerrez
- Barbara Daniels - Minnie
- Sherrill Milnes - Jack Rance
- Anthony Laciura - Nick
- Julien Robbins - Ashby
- Charles Anthony - Trin
- Kim Josephson - Sonora
- James Courtney - Sid
- Richard Vernon - Bello
- Dwayne Croft - Larkens
Screenplay
Music: Giacomo Puccini
Production: Deutsche Grammophon
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Brian Large
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Fanciulla del West about?
- Giancarlo Del Monaco’s atmospheric production brings to colorful life a 19th-century mining camp during the California Gold Rush. At the center of the action is the good-hearted bar owner Minnie, sung by Barbara Daniels, who takes a motherly interest in the miners. Plácido Domingo is Dick Johnson, also known as the bandit Ramerrez, who falls in love with Minnie. Sherrill Milnes sings Jack Rance, the sheriff who is not only determined to capture Ramerrez but also wants Minnie for himself. Bloodshed, a crooked poker game, a snowstorm, and a near lynching ensue before Minnie and her bandit-turned-lover can ride off to start a new life. Leonard Slatkin conducts one of Puccini’s most colorful scores.
- Who directed La Fanciulla del West?
- La Fanciulla del West was directed by Brian Large.
- Who stars in La Fanciulla del West?
- La Fanciulla del West stars Plácido Domingo, Barbara Daniels, Sherrill Milnes, Anthony Laciura, Julien Robbins, Charles Anthony.
- How long is La Fanciulla del West?
- La Fanciulla del West has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- Where was La Fanciulla del West produced?
- La Fanciulla del West was produced in United States of America.