Andrea Chénier (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1985, Andrea Chénier is a music film directed by Humphrey Burton, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Live from ROH 1985. Giordano's Andrea Chenier is one of the greatest of verismo operas, full of heart-stopping big tunes and powerful emotional situations. If it is not as well-known as it should be, it is because in summary it sounds a little too like Puccini's Tosca: there is a tussle between political opponents over a woman, an attempt to save a condemned man, a tenor aria about writing poetry on the eve of execution. The difference is that Gerard (Giorgio Zancanaro) is not a villain like Scarpia, he is an idealist whom the French Revolution has betrayed as much as it has his rival the poet Chenier (Placido Domingo). His temptation to abuse his power to seduce the virtuous Maddalena (Anna Tomowa-Sintow) is a momentary one, though its consequences are terrible. There is a streak of post-Wagnerian decadence in much of this--Maddalena is at least as much in love with death as she is with Chenier, and the final love duet has a deeply sinister aspect. -- From Amazon.co.uk
Who’s in it. Andrea Chénier stars Plácido Domingo as Andrea Chénier, Anna Tomowa-Sintow as Maddalena di Coigny, Giorgio Zancanaro as Carlo Gérard and Jonathan Summers as Roucher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Andrea Chénier 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 Andrea Chénier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Andrea Chénier tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Andrea Chénier (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Andrea Chénier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Andrea Chénier worth watching?
- Andrea Chénier holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Andrea Chénier?
- Andrea Chénier stars Plácido Domingo, Anna Tomowa-Sintow, Giorgio Zancanaro, Jonathan Summers and Cynthia Buchan.
- When was Andrea Chénier released?
- Andrea Chénier was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.