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Cardillac (1985)

Movie ★ 9.0 89 min

Music

Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts this acclaimed staging of Paul Hindemith's ambitious opera of the goldsmith Cardillac, whom fortune seems to favor and then abandon, featuring Donald McIntyre and Maria de Francesca-Cavazza in the starring roles. Filmed in 1985 at the Bavarian State Opera and directed by the legendary Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, the production captures every nuance of Hindemith's powerful tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Opera Performance, recorded at 16-25 September 1985 at the National Theater in Munich.

Jean-Pierre Ponnelle Director Brian Large Director Ferdinand Lion Writer

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Released
December 1, 1985
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
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Cast

Donald McIntyre Donald McIntyre Der Goldschmied Cardillac Maria de Francesca-Cavazza Die Tochter Robert Schunk Robert Schunk Der Offizier Hans Günter Nöcker Der Goldhändler Josef Hopferwieser Der Kavalier Doris Soffel Doris Soffel Die Dame Karl Helm Der Führer der Prévôté

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cardillac about?
Wolfgang Sawallisch conducts this acclaimed staging of Paul Hindemith's ambitious opera of the goldsmith Cardillac, whom fortune seems to favor and then abandon, featuring Donald McIntyre and Maria de Francesca-Cavazza in the starring roles. Filmed in 1985 at the Bavarian State Opera and directed by the legendary Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, the production captures every nuance of Hindemith's powerful tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Opera Performance, recorded at 16-25 September 1985 at the National Theater in Munich.
Who directed Cardillac?
Cardillac was directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Brian Large.
Who stars in Cardillac?
Cardillac stars Donald McIntyre, Maria de Francesca-Cavazza, Robert Schunk, Hans Günter Nöcker.
When was Cardillac released?
Cardillac is a 1985 music film.
Where can I watch Cardillac?
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