Puccini (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1984, Puccini is a drama and documentary film directed by Tony Palmer, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. In Torre del Lago, by Lake Massaciuccoli, Puccini is writing "The Girl of the Golden West" when his wife Elvira accuses him of a dalliance with their maid, Doria Manfredi, a young women from town. Although the maestro is frequently unfaithful, he denies the affair; Elvira insists she's right and publicly hounds Doria. Between scenes in this domestic drama that turns tragic, we watch a Scottish company rehearse and stage "Turandot," Puccini's last opera. The film finds parallels between the two stories and suggests that in the opera, Puccini expresses love for his wife and guilt in Doria's fate. Three local gentlemen provide a spoken chorus as Puccini's score plays throughout.
Who’s in it. Puccini stars Robert Stephens as Giacomo Puccini, Virginia McKenna as Elvira, Robert Urquhart as Doria's Father and Judith Howarth as Doria / Liu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Puccini has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Puccini page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puccini tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Puccini (1984)?
- In US, Puccini is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Puccini worth watching?
- Puccini holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Puccini?
- Puccini stars Robert Stephens, Virginia McKenna, Robert Urquhart, Judith Howarth and Bill Fraser.
- When was Puccini released?
- Puccini was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.