Madama Butterfly (1983)
Raina Kabaivanska, though hardly passible as a teenager, shines in the title role. Her voice and acting are stunning. Nazzareno Antinori is also a solid Pinkerton with a pleasing voice, and Eleonora Jacovic is a wonderful Suzuki. To top things off the scenery is quite well done, and the staging is effective. I can't imagine any other filmed "Butterfly" being better than this one.
Director: Brian Large
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Nazzareno Antinori as Pinkerton |
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Mario Ferrara as Goro |
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Bruno Grella as Yakuside |
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Eleonora Jankovic as Suzuki |
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Raina Kabaivanska as Butterfly |
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Lorenzo Saccomani as Sharples |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
| Writing | Luigi Illica | Writer |
| Writing | Giuseppe Giacosa | Writer |
| Writing | David Belasco | Writer |