Otello - The Met (1978)
Jon Vickers was one of the most magnetic singing actors of the 20th century and Otello one of his greatest roles. He understood how to combine Shakespeare’s rich characterization and Verdi’s dramatic music to create an overwhelming figure, one whose death left audiences deeply shaken. Vickers is perfectly partnered by James Levine’s conducting and the Met’s sensational orchestra and chorus. Renata Scotto is an appealing Desdemona, Cornell MacNeil is a menacing Iago, and Franco Zeffirelli’s production is deservedly legendary.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: September 25, 1978
Cast
- Jon Vickers - Othello
- Renata Scotto - Desdemona
- Cornell MacNeil - Iago
- Jean Kraft - Emilia
- Andrea Velis - Roderigo
- Raymond Gibbs - Cassio
- Robert Goodloe - Montàno
- James Morris - Lodovico
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Otello - The Met about?
- Jon Vickers was one of the most magnetic singing actors of the 20th century and Otello one of his greatest roles. He understood how to combine Shakespeare’s rich characterization and Verdi’s dramatic music to create an overwhelming figure, one whose death left audiences deeply shaken. Vickers is perfectly partnered by James Levine’s conducting and the Met’s sensational orchestra and chorus. Renata Scotto is an appealing Desdemona, Cornell MacNeil is a menacing Iago, and Franco Zeffirelli’s production is deservedly legendary.
- Who directed Otello - The Met?
- Otello - The Met was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
- Who stars in Otello - The Met?
- Otello - The Met stars Jon Vickers, Renata Scotto, Cornell MacNeil, Jean Kraft, Andrea Velis, Raymond Gibbs.
- How long is Otello - The Met?
- Otello - The Met has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).