Andrea Chénier Released 1985-05-01 is a story that falls under the Music category. Movie Story "Live from ROH 1985. Giordano's Andrea Chenier is one of the greatest of verismo operas, full of heart-stopping big tunes and powerful emotional situations. If it is not as well-known as it should be, it is because in summary it sounds a little too like Puccini's Tosca: there is a tussle between political opponents over a woman, an attempt to save a condemned man, a tenor aria about writing poetry on the eve of execution. The difference is that Gerard (Giorgio Zancanaro) is not a villain like Scarpia, he is an idealist whom the French Revolution has betrayed as much as it has his rival the poet Chenier (Placido Domingo). His temptation to abuse his power to seduce the virtuous Maddalena (Anna Tomowa-Sintow) is a momentary one, though its consequences are terrible. There is a streak of post-Wagnerian decadence in much of this--Maddalena is at least as much in love with death as she is with Chenier, and the final love duet has a deeply sinister aspect. -- From Amazon.co.uk".
Andrea Chénier 1985
- Released: 1985-05-01
- Genre: Music
- Link: Andrea Chénier on CWR CRB
Andrea Chénier Movie Cast
Stars:
Plácido Domingo,
Anna Tomowa-Sintow,
Giorgio Zancanaro,
Jonathan Summers,
Cynthia Buchan,
John Dobson,
Roderick Earle,
Eric Garrett,
John Gibbs,
Patricia Johnson,
Rodney Macann,
Alexander Oliver,
Gordon Sandison,
Anny Schlemm,
Julius Rudel
Andrea Chénier Movie Crew
Director:
Umberto Giordano,
Luigi Illica,
Julius Rudel,
Lamberto Puggelli,
Humphrey Burton
Andrea Chénier Movie Reviews
Andrea Chénier is a movie that promises to engage and entertain its viewers. As a Music film available in English, it combines strong performances with a compelling narrative. Whether you’re a fan of these genres or looking for a new cinematic adventure, this film is worth a watch!
