La Bohème 59 years old

La Bohème

In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.

Credits

La Bohème Cast

Name Character
Herbert von Karajan He was 57, 81 years old when he died as Himself - Conductor
Adriana Martino She was 33, now 92 years old as Musetta
Rolando Panerai He was 40, 95 years old when he died as Marcello, ein Maler
Ivo Vinco He was 37, 86 years old when he died as Colline, ein Philosoph
Gianni Raimondi He was 41, 85 years old when he died as Rodolfo, ein Poet
Mirella Freni She was 29, 84 years old when she died as Mimi

La Bohème Crew

Name Department
Marcel Escoffier as Costume Design. He was 54 (90) years old when He died Costume & Make-Up
Werner Krien as Director of Photography. He was 53 (62) years old when He died Camera
Henri Murger as Novel. He was 143 (38) years old when He died Writing
Franco Zeffirelli as Production Design. He was 42 (96) years old when He died Art
Franco Zeffirelli as Director. He was 42 (96) years old when He died Directing
Giuseppe Giacosa as Writer. He was 117 (58) years old when He died Writing
Luigi Illica as Writer. He was 108 (62) years old when He died Writing
Herbert von Karajan as Producer. He was 57 (81) years old when He died Production
La Bohème poster
La Bohème (59 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, January 16, 1965
  • Runtime: 105 minutes