Falstaff (1982)
This first-rate 1982 production of Verdi’s Falstaff marked the great 20th century Italian maestro Carlo Maria Giulini's return to opera conducting after more than a decade's absence. Renato Bruson leads a brilliant cast as the lovable fat knight Sir John Falstaff, going toe to toe in a series of hijinks with Katia Ricciarelli (Alice Ford) and Brenda Boozer (Meg Page).
Director: Brian Large, Ronald Eyre
Genre: Music
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Cast
- Renato Bruson - Sir John Falstaff
- Katia Ricciarelli - Mrs. Alice Ford
- Leo Nucci - Ford
- Brenda Boozer - Mrs. Meg Page
- William Wildermann - Pistola
- Barbara Hendricks - Nannetta
- Francis Egerton - Bardolfo
- Lucia Valentini-Terrani - Mrs. Quickly
- George MacPherson - Oste
- John Dobson - Dr. Cajus
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Brian Large, Ronald Eyre
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Falstaff about?
- This first-rate 1982 production of Verdi’s Falstaff marked the great 20th century Italian maestro Carlo Maria Giulini's return to opera conducting after more than a decade's absence. Renato Bruson leads a brilliant cast as the lovable fat knight Sir John Falstaff, going toe to toe in a series of hijinks with Katia Ricciarelli (Alice Ford) and Brenda Boozer (Meg Page).
- Who directed Falstaff?
- Falstaff was directed by Brian Large, Ronald Eyre.
- Who stars in Falstaff?
- Falstaff stars Renato Bruson, Katia Ricciarelli, Leo Nucci, Brenda Boozer, William Wildermann, Barbara Hendricks.
- What genre is Falstaff?
- Falstaff is a Music film.