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.
Mirella Freni
as Mimi
Adriana Martino
as Musetta
Gianni Raimondi
as Rodolfo, ein Poet
Rolando Panerai
as Marcello, ein Maler
Herbert von Karajan
as Self - Conductor
Gianni Maffeo
as Schaunard, ein Musiker
Ivo Vinco
as Colline, ein Philosoph
Carlo Badioli
as Benoit, ein Hausherr
Virgilio Carbonari
as Alcindoro
Franco Ricciardi
as Parpignol
Giuseppe Morresi
as Sergeant bei der Zollwache
Carlo Forti
as Ein Zollwächter
