Elektra (1980)
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- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 112 mins
Theatrical Release Information:
Elektra
Richard Strauss's operatic adaptation of the Greek tragedy Oresteia is preserved in this video recording of a February 16, 1980 performance as staged by New York's Metropolitan Opera Company. Birgit Nilsson stars as Elektra, who after the death of her father sets out to kill the wife and mistress whom she believes caused his death. Elektra also features Leonie Rysanek, Robert Nagy, and Mignon Dunn; James Levine conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Elektra:
Birgit Nilsson also in Great Stars of Opera, Vol. 3: Telecasts from the Bell Telephone Hour, 1959-1968 , Tristan und Isolde , Great Stars of Opera, Vol. 1: Telecasts from the Bell Telephone Hour, 1959-1964 , Great Stars of Opera, Vol. 2: Telecasts from the Bell Telephone Hour, 1959-1966 , Bell Telephone Hour Telecasts: Birgit Nilsson
Robert Nagy also in Ariadne auf Naxos , Tannhäuser
Elektra Trivia
Who played Elektra in the movie Elektra?
Birgit Nilsson played Elektra in the movie Elektra
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