Semiramide (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, Semiramide is a drama and music film directed by Brian Large, running about 219 minutes.
What it’s about. In ancient Babylon, SEMIRAMIDE (Anderson) encourages her lover Assur (Ramey) to murder her husband, King Ninus. Her son, Ninius, disappears, believed dead, and Semiramide rules in her own right. 15 years later, as the opera opens, she is about to announce the name of her successor. Idreno (Olsen) and Assur are the leading candidates for the throne and the hand of Princess Azema (Shin), but Semiramide has taken a fancy to young Arsace (Horne), her victorious military leader who has been summoned back to Babylon. Only the high priest Oroe (Cheek) knows that Arsace is actually Ninius, spirited away to safety after the coup. As the queen announces Arsace as her successor, the ghost of her husband appears from his tomb, demanding that Arsace punish the late king’s murderers... Filmed at New York's Metropolitan Opera, John Copley's production of Rossini's last, longest and most elaborate dramatic opera brings together what many consider the definitive contemporary cast.
Who’s in it. Semiramide stars June Anderson as Semiramide, Marilyn Horne as Arsace, Samuel Ramey as Assur and Stanford Olsen as Idreno, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Semiramide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Semiramide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Semiramide (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Semiramide change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Semiramide?
- Semiramide stars June Anderson, Marilyn Horne, Samuel Ramey, Stanford Olsen and Young-Ok Shin.
- When was Semiramide released?
- Semiramide was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 219 minutes.