Philip Glass: Satyagraha (2011): Cast
Philip Glass: Satyagraha is a 2011 music film directed by Barbara Willis Sweete and Phelim McDermott, starring Richard Croft as M. K. Gandhi, Dante Anzolini and MET Orchestra. It runs 3 hours 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 4m (184 min)
- Directors
- Barbara Willis Sweete and Phelim McDermott
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
- Sanskrit
- Studio
- The Metropolitan Opera
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Philip Glass: Satyagraha About?
The premise of Philip Glass: Satyagraha without spoilers.
Philip Glass followed his breakthrough Einstein on the Beach with Satyagraha, set to the Hindu Bhagavad Gita. The opera shows Gandhi’s South Africa years (1896‑1913) as he forms his non‑violent philosophy. It premiered at the Met in 2007‑08, directed by Phelim McDermott; the 2011 recording features Richard Croft as Gandhi and Dante Anzolini conducts.
Philip Glass: Satyagraha Cast & Characters
Richard Croft leads the cast as M. K. Gandhi, with Dante Anzolini as Conductor and MET Orchestra. Directed by Barbara Willis Sweete and Phelim McDermott; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Barbara Willis Sweete
- Co-director Phelim McDermott
- Richard Croft as M. K. Gandhi
- Dante Anzolini as Conductor
- MET Orchestra
- Eric Owens as themselves
Also Starring in Philip Glass: Satyagraha
· 8 more- Maria Zifchak Kasturbai
- Richard Bernstein Lord Krishna
- Bradley Garvin Prince Arjuna
- Alfred Walker Parsi Rustomji
- Rachelle Durkin Miss Schlesen
- Mary Phillips Mrs. Alexander
- Kim Josephson Mr. Kallenbach
- Molly Fillmore Mrs. Naidoo
More from Barbara Willis Sweete and Phelim McDermott
More films directed by Barbara Willis Sweete and Phelim McDermott: My Neighbour Totoro in the West End, The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten, The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo and Verdi: Nabucco.
Philip Glass: Satyagraha Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Philip Glass: Satyagraha.
Philip Glass: Satyagraha Also Known As
Also known as “Great Performances at the Met: Satyagraha”.
- Also known as
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- Great Performances at the Met: Satyagraha
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Philip Glass: Satyagraha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Philip Glass: Satyagraha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha runs 3 hours 4 minutes (184 minutes).
When was Philip Glass: Satyagraha released?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha was released on November 19, 2011.
Who directed Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete and Phelim McDermott.
More films by Barbara Willis Sweete Who is in the cast of Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha stars Richard Croft as M. K. Gandhi, Dante Anzolini as Conductor and MET Orchestra, among 12 credited actors.
Does Philip Glass: Satyagraha have a post-credit scene?
No. Philip Glass: Satyagraha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Philip Glass: Satyagraha in?
The original language of Philip Glass: Satyagraha is Sanskrit.
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