Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film
Released in 2002, Verdi: Simon Boccanegra is a drama, music and history film directed by Carlo Battistoni, running about 143 minutes. “A tale of intrigue, rebellion, betrayal, assassination and passion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Giuseppe Verdi's one prologue, three act opera featuring libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Arrigo Boito is performed before a live audience at Florence's Teatro Comunale in this release featuring the music of the Orchestra and Chorus of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino under conductor Claudio Abbado, and starring Carlo Guelfi, Julian Konstantinov, and Karita Mattila.
Who’s in it. Verdi: Simon Boccanegra stars Carlo Guelfi as Simon Boccanegra, Julian Konstantinov as Fiesco, Karita Mattila as Maria Boccanegra and Vincenzo La Scola as Gabriele Adorno, among others.
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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 (2002)?
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- Who stars in Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra stars Carlo Guelfi, Julian Konstantinov, Karita Mattila, Vincenzo La Scola and Claudio Abbado.
- When was Verdi: Simon Boccanegra released?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.