Puccini's Madama Butterfly
Karajan magnificent in unique treatment of familiar tragedy
9.5
2 votes
1974
2h 25m
Music
History
Overview
Mirella Freni, Placido Domingo, Christa Ludwig, and Robert Kerns star in this Jean-Pierre Ponnelle-directed version of the Puccini opera, with Herbert von Karajan conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. Madama Butterfly is a staple of the standard operatic repertoire for companies around the world, ranking 7th in the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide.
Directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
September 14, 1974
Budget
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Revenue
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Language
Italian
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