• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1991-11-11
  • Runtime127 minutes
  • TaglineThe True Elixir of Love Is in the Music, Not the Bottle
  • RevenueNot Available
  • GenreRomance, Music, Comedy
  • Production
    CompaniesThe Metropolitan Opera
  • BudgetNot Available

Movie Overview

John Copley’s colorful production, with designs by Beni Montresor, was created around the beloved superstar Luciano Pavarotti. As the simple, good-hearted Nemorino, he enchanted audiences with his larger-than-life personality as well as his golden voice. Enzo Dara as the quack Dr. Dulcamara provides the elixir of the title that helps Nemorino win the heart of Adina, the girl of his dreams, sung with youthful energy by Kathleen Battle.

Casts

Kathleen Battle

Luciano Pavarotti

Juan Pons

James Levine