Turandot (1983)
From the world famous Arena of Verona, an international cast perform one of Puccini's best loved operas. The cruel Princess Turandot, ruler of China, will only wed a prince who can answer correctly her three riddles. Those who fail are executed. Prince Calaf, son of the exiled king of Tartary, falls in love with Turandot as soon as he sets eyes on her, and despite the protestations of his friends and family sets out to pass her test.
Directors: Giuliano Montaldo, Brian Large.
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Ghena Dimitrova as Turandot |
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Nicola Martinucci as Calaf |
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Cecilia Gasdia as Liù |
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Ivo Vinco as Timur |
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Graziano Polidori as Ping |
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Pier Francesco Poli as Pang |
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Antonio Bevacqua as Pong |
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Gianfranco Manganotti as Emperor Altoum |
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Orazio Mori as Mandarin |
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Ivan Del Manto as Prince of Persia |
| Sound | Giacomo Puccini | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Giuseppe Adami | Writer |
| Writing | Renato Simoni | Writer |
| Directing | Giuliano Montaldo | Director |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
| Sound | Maurizio Arena | Music Director |
