Don Giovanni (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, Don Giovanni is a music film directed by Peter Hall, running about 174 minutes.
What it’s about. Since its debut in 1934 the Glyndebourne Festival has put a focus on Mozart operas and developed a great competence in staging them. Mozart s operas seem to be made for the small but fine opera house in Glyndebourne and it's not surprising that the 1977 Don Giovanni, one of Mozart's great masterpieces, was a huge success. This production is conducted by Bernard Haitink, who holds the opinion, that no other composer had more opera in his blood than Mozart. It has been proven, for example, that Mozart had no overture for Don Giovanni until the evening before the premiere in Prague and wrote it down in just one night. Like the premiere's success of the opera in Prague in 1787 the Glyndebourne's version staged by Peter Hall was praised by audience and critics alike: We witness a lively and wide-awake ensemble piece that has easily survived all these decades, and still manages to teach many directors the art of playing theatre.
Who’s in it. Don Giovanni stars Benjamin Luxon as Don Giovanni (bariton), Pierre Thau as Commendatore (bass), Horiana Brănișteanu as Donna Anna (soprano) and Leo Goeke as Don Ottavio (tenor), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don Giovanni page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don Giovanni tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don Giovanni (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don Giovanni change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Don Giovanni?
- Don Giovanni stars Benjamin Luxon, Pierre Thau, Horiana Brănișteanu, Leo Goeke and Rachel Yakar.
- When was Don Giovanni released?
- Don Giovanni was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.