Puccini: La bohème
1982, Italian. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli & Kirk Browning.
"La Bohème" is one of Giacomo Puccini's most popular and timeless works and the second-most performed opera at New York's Metropolitan Opera. This production, directed by the legendary Franco Zeffirelli, features José Carreras, Teresa Stratas, Renata Scotto and Richard Stilwell. The opera is replete with extraordinary visual beauty as it presents the tragic story of young bohemians struggling to make it in the world.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Franco ZeffirelliDirector
- Kirk BrowningDirector
- Teresa StratasMimi
- Renata ScottoMusetta
- José CarrerasRodolfo
- Richard StilwellMarcello
- Allan MonkSchaunard
- James MorrisColline
- Italo TajoBenoit / Alcindoro
- Dale CaldwellPerpignol
- Glenn BaterCustomhouse Sergeant
- James BrewerCustomhouse Officer
- James LevineSelf - Conductor
- MET OrchestraCast
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
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Puccini: La bohème runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
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Puccini: La bohème parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Puccini: La bohème is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Puccini: La bohème on?
Puccini: La bohème isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1982. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Puccini: La bohème?
If you liked Puccini: La bohème, try A Night at the Opera, Battle of the Year, Coda.
Who directed Puccini: La bohème?
Puccini: La bohème (1982) was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and Kirk Browning and stars Teresa Stratas, Renata Scotto, José Carreras.