Rossini's William Tell

• Genre: Theater
• Movie Type: Historical Epic, Opera
• Themes: Star-Crossed Lovers, Political Unrest, Forbidden Love
• Release Year: 1991
• Country: IT
• Run Time: 237 minutes

Plot

The La Scala Opera Company presents this acclaimed production of Rossini's final opera, William Tell, performed in a new Italian translation. This story of the love between a princess and a simple villager stars Chris Merritt as Arnold, with Riccardo Muti leading the orchestra. The production was photographed by award-winning cameraman Giuseppe Rotunno. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Amelia Felle - Jemmy; Chris Merritt; Cheryl Studer; Giorgio Zancanaro

Credit

Riccardo Muti - Conductor, Giuseppe Rotunno - Cinematographer, Gioachino Antonio Rossini - From Opera by

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