Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Verdi: Simon Boccanegra is a drama and music film directed by Giorgio Strehler, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Abbado wholly vindicates Verdi’s intentions through his feeling for the shape of a whole scene, for the inherent subtleties of Verdi’s scoring and for certain rhythmic effects.
Who’s in it. Verdi: Simon Boccanegra stars Piero Cappuccilli as Simon Boccanegra, Nicolai Ghiaurov as Jacopo Fiesco, Mirella Freni as Amelia Grimaldi and Veriano Luchetti as Gabriele Adorno, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Verdi: Simon Boccanegra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Verdi: Simon Boccanegra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Verdi: Simon Boccanegra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra stars Piero Cappuccilli, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Mirella Freni, Veriano Luchetti and Claudio Abbado.
- When was Verdi: Simon Boccanegra released?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.