The Elixir of Love (1967)
L'Elisir d'amore
Released in 1967, the famous black-and-white film adaptation of Donizetti's opera, starring tenor Carlo Bergonzi and soprano Renata Scotto, alongside Giuseppe Taddei, is known for its charming performances and popular recordings. The film and associated recordings captured leading Italian singers in their prime, showcasing Donizetti's beloved work, famous for the tenor aria "Una furtiva lagrima". L'Elisir d'amore saw various productions and releases in 1967, including a RAI TV film in Italy, performances at Glyndebourne starting June 17, San Francisco Opera in October, and a World Record Club vinyl release in the UK, indicating it was a popular year for Donizetti's opera across different media
- Date of release
- 1967-06-17
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Genres
- Comedy, Music
- Director
- Isabella Quarantotti De Filippo
Casting
- Renata Scotto — Adina
- Carlo Bergonzi — Nemorino
- Giuseppe Taddei — Belcore
- Carlo Cava — Dulcamara
- Renza Jotti — Giannetta
Recommended
- Confessions of a Lady Cop 1976 · ★ 6.0
- High School Musical 2 2007 · ★ 6.5
- Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen 1976 · ★ 6.7
- He's Worse than Me 1985 · ★ 6.3
- Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh 2008 · ★ 7.3
- Ma che bella sorpresa 2015 · ★ 5.9
- Love Happy 1949 · ★ 5.8
- UglyDolls 2019 · ★ 6.6
- A Day at the Races 1937 · ★ 7.1
- To Want to Fly 1991 · ★ 6.4
- Babes in Arms 1939 · ★ 6.4
- Arlo the Alligator Boy 2021 · ★ 6.8