Where can I watch Puccini (1953)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Puccini change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Puccini worth watching?

Puccini holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Puccini?

Puccini stars Gabriele Ferzetti, Märta Torén, Nadia Gray, Paolo Stoppa and Myriam Bru.

When was Puccini released?

Puccini was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.

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Puccini (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1953, Puccini is a drama and music film directed by Carmine Gallone, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. Produced in Italy in breathtaking Technicolor, this biographical story of Puccini (played by L'avventura's Gabriele Ferzetti) spans his creative life from early student days to the height of success, including his early flop Madama Butterfly and his incomplete Turandot. Along the way he encounters three women who change his life, including a sexy, beautiful singer (Two for the Road's Nadia Gray) whom he drops for a small town girl (Sirocco's Marta Toren), and a servant girl who commits suicide over him. Well-selected excerpts from Manon, La Boheme, Madama Butterfly and Turandot are featured along with other Puccini music, including the voice of Beniamino Gigli. Sets, costumes and production values are first class, all sumptuously filmed by Claude Renoir.

Who’s in it. Puccini stars Gabriele Ferzetti as Giacomo Puccini, Märta Torén as Elvira Puccini, Nadia Gray as Cristina Vernini and Paolo Stoppa as Giocondo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Puccini has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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.

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Where can I watch Puccini (1953)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Puccini change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Puccini worth watching?: Puccini holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Puccini?: Puccini stars Gabriele Ferzetti, Märta Torén, Nadia Gray, Paolo Stoppa and Myriam Bru.
When was Puccini released?: Puccini was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.