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La Bohème
First aired on Jan 16, 1965
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Genres: Drama, Music

In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Gianni Raimondi | Rodolfo, ein Poet
Rolando Panerai | Marcello, ein Maler
Gianni Maffeo | Schaunard, ein Musiker
Ivo Vinco | Colline, ein Philosoph
Carlo Badioli | Benoit, ein Hausherr
Mirella Freni | Mimi
Featured Crew
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Franco Zeffirelli | Director
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Henri Murger | Novel
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Werner Krien | Director of Photography
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Herbert von Karajan | Producer
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Alice Seedorf | Editor
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Marcel Escoffier | Costume Design