La Bohème

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.

Top Billed Cast

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