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The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov (2010): Cast

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The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov is a 2010 music film directed by Stephen Wadsworth and Brian Large, starring René Pape as Boris Godunov, MET Orchestra and Dennis Petersen. It runs 3 hours 23 minutes.

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The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 23m (203 min)
Genre
Music
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov About?

The premise of The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov without spoilers.

Stephen Wadsworth’s production of Mussorgsky’s epic opera captures the suffering and ambition of the Russian people during a pivotal era. René Pape delivers a commanding, charismatic portrayal of Tsar Boris, making the demanding bass role dominate, tortured and unforgettable. The Met’s cast, orchestra and chorus are conducted by Valery Gergiev, a leading interpreter of Mussorgsky.

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Cast & crew

The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov Cast & Characters

René Pape leads the cast as Boris Godunov, with MET Orchestra and Dennis Petersen as Krushchov. Directed by Stephen Wadsworth and Brian Large; 24 actors are credited in all.

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More from Stephen Wadsworth and Brian Large

More films directed by Stephen Wadsworth and Brian Large: 1984, Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin, The Marriage of Figaro and La traviata.

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The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Met: Live in HD - Boris Godunov” and “Great Performances at the Met: Boris Godunov”.

Also known as
  • The Met: Live in HD - Boris Godunov
  • Great Performances at the Met: Boris Godunov
  • Boris Godounov [The Metropolitan Opera]

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The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov?

The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov runs 3 hours 23 minutes (203 minutes).

When was The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov released?

The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov was released on October 23, 2010.

Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov?

The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov was directed by Stephen Wadsworth and Brian Large.

Who is in the cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov?

The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov stars René Pape as Boris Godunov, MET Orchestra and Dennis Petersen as Krushchov, among 24 credited actors.

Does The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov have a post-credit scene?

No. The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov in?

The original language of The Metropolitan Opera: Boris Godunov is Russian.

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