Lucia di Lammermoor (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, Lucia di Lammermoor is a drama and music film directed by Kirk Browning, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. This telecast offers a rare opportunity to see the legendary Joan Sutherland in the role that first catapulted her to international stardom. She drove audiences wild by the way her opulent voice caressed the music’s long phrases and sprinted effortlessly through the fiendish runs, trills, embellishments and stratospheric high notes. One of the glories of the operatic world, her portrayal of Donizetti’s hapless heroine is a multifaceted and moving characterization. The incomparable tenor Alfredo Kraus is Edgardo, the man Lucia loves but cannot have. (Performance taped November 13, 1982. Broadcasted September 28, 1983.)
Who’s in it. Lucia di Lammermoor stars Joan Sutherland as Lucia, Alfredo Kraus as Edgardo, Pablo Elvira as Lord Enrico Ashton and Paul Plishka as Raimondo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucia di Lammermoor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucia di Lammermoor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucia di Lammermoor (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lucia di Lammermoor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lucia di Lammermoor?
- Lucia di Lammermoor stars Joan Sutherland, Alfredo Kraus, Pablo Elvira, Paul Plishka and Jeffrey Stamm.
- When was Lucia di Lammermoor released?
- Lucia di Lammermoor was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.