Carmen (1978): Cast
Carmen is a 1978 music film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Yelena Obraztsova as Carmen, Georges Bizet and Carlos Kleiber. It runs 2 hours 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 51m (171 min)
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Wiener Staatsoper
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carmen About?
The premise of Carmen without spoilers.
The forbidden passion between a young man and a betrothed woman unfolds in a live rendition of Georges Bizet’s 19th‑century opera Carmen. Captured by ORF and TDK Music, it was directed by Oscar‑nominated Franco Zeffirelli and recorded on December 9 1978 at the Wiener Staatsoper. Elena Obraztsova stars as Carmen, conducted by Carlos Kleiber.
Carmen Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- spain
- menage a trois
- jealousy
- french opera
- femme fatale
- opera
- based on novel
- character name in title
Carmen Cast & Characters
Yelena Obraztsova leads the cast as Carmen, with Georges Bizet and Carlos Kleiber. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Franco Zeffirelli
- Yelena Obraztsova as Carmen
- Georges Bizet as themselves
- Carlos Kleiber as themselves
- Plácido Domingo as Don José
Also Starring in Carmen
· 10 more- Wiener Staatsopernchor Themselves
- Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper Themselves
- Heinz Zednik
- Isobel Buchanan Micaëla
- Axelle Gall
- Cheryl Kanfoush Frasquita
- Juri Mazurok Escamillo
- Hans Helm
- Kurt Rydl
- Paul Wolfrum
Carmen Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Bizet Carmen” and “卡门”.
- Also known as
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- Bizet Carmen
- 卡门
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Carmen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Carmen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carmen?
Carmen runs 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).
When was Carmen released?
Carmen was released on December 1, 1978.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
More films by Franco Zeffirelli Who is in the cast of Carmen?
Carmen stars Yelena Obraztsova as Carmen, Georges Bizet and Carlos Kleiber, among 14 credited actors.
Does Carmen have a post-credit scene?
No. Carmen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Carmen in?
The original language of Carmen is French.
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