Idomeneo (1982): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1982 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1982, Idomeneo is a musik film directed by Kirk Browning, running about 185 minutes.
What it’s about. Opera royalty Luciano Pavarotti brings dignity and power to the title role in this 1982 production. During a squall at sea, Idomeneo -- the king of Crete -- swears to Neptune that if the monarch survives, he'll sacrifice the first person he encounters onshore. Tragically, that person ends up being his son, Idamante (Frederica Von Stade). Maestro James Levine masterfully conducts the orchestra and chorus of the Metropolitan Opera. A musical production that was designed for the "Live From the Met" series, this program was produced by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle.
Who’s in it. Idomeneo stars Luciano Pavarotti as Idomeneo, John Alexander as Arbace, Hildegard Behrens as Elettra and Ileana Cotrubas as Ilia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Idomeneo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Idomeneo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Idomeneo tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco - Lebendiger als das Leben!, Green Book - Eine besondere Freundschaft and Die Legende vom Ozeanpianisten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Idomeneo (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Idomeneo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Idomeneo worth watching?
- Idomeneo holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy musik. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Idomeneo?
- Idomeneo stars Luciano Pavarotti, John Alexander, Hildegard Behrens, Ileana Cotrubas and Frederica von Stade.
- When was Idomeneo released?
- Idomeneo was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 185 minutes.