La Traviata (1982)
- Starring:
- Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, (more)
- Director(s):
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of La Traviata
Tenor Plácido Domingo and soprano Teresa Stratas star in director Franco Zeffirelli's lushly cinematic version of Verdi's opera La Traviata ("The Woman Gone Astray"), a story of doomed love in 1840s Paris. Violetta (Stratas), who is the mistress of a wealthy baron, hosts a lavish party to celebrate her improved health after a bout with tuberculosis. There she meets Alfredo (Domingo) and becomes smitten with him as he, she, and the guests join in the famous "Drinking Song." Violetta leaves the baron, and she and Alfredo move into a secluded country villa together, where they live happily for a while. But unknown to Alfredo, his father (baritone Cornell MacNeil) convinces Violetta that continuing her relationship with Alfredo will prevent Alfredo's sister from making a good marriage. With great sadness, Violetta decides that she must not only break permanently with Alfredo, she must keep him at a distance by returning to the baron. Misunderstanding her motives, Alfredo goes into a jealous rage that leads to tragic consequences. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 105 mins
Complete Cast of La Traviata
- Teresa Stratas - Violetta
- Cornell MacNeil - Germont
- Axelle Gall - Flora Betvoix
- Robert Sommer - Doctor
- Luciano Brizi - Giuseppe
- Maurizio Barbacini - Gastone
- Plácido Domingo - Alfredo
- Alan Monk - Baron
- Pina Cei - Annina
- Ricardo Oneto - Marquis
- Tony Ammirati - Messenger
- Director(s):
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Writer(s):
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Producer(s):
- Tarak Ben Ammar
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Suitable for Children)
- 1983 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Costume Design
- 1983 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Art Direction
- 1983 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Art Direction
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