Tony Palmer's Film About Puccini (1984)
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The acclaimed Tony Palmer helmed this 1984 biopic on 19th and early 20th century Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, here portrayed by Robert Stephens. Palmer opts to focus not on the whole gestalt of Puccini's life, but on a devastating scandal that transpired in 1909, when Giacomo's wife, Elvira… More The acclaimed Tony Palmer helmed this 1984 biopic on 19th and early 20th century Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, here portrayed by Robert Stephens. Palmer opts to focus not on the whole gestalt of Puccini's life, but on a devastating scandal that transpired in 1909, when Giacomo's wife, Elvira Puccini, accused maid Doria Manfredi of bedding her husband. The unfounded allegations prompted a massive lawsuit from the maid's family, and nearly toppled Giacomo's illustrious career. Judith Howarth co-stars. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 55 min.
- Directed By
- Tony Palmer
- Written By
- Charles Wood
- Genres
- Drama
- On DVD
- Jun 24, 2008
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Cast
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Robert Stephens -
Virginia McKenna -
Judith Howarthas Doria Manfredi
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Andrew Cruickshankas Father Michelucci -
Bill Fraseras Fucini the Lawyer -
Rupert Gravesas Tomio Puccini's Son
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