I vespri Siciliani

1990 3h 31m IT

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The story revolves around a Sicilian rebellion against the French, fueled by themes of oppression, freedom, and the personal costs of conflict. The opera explores a love triangle, a troubled father-son relationship, and culminates in a bloody uprising during a wedding celebration.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chris Merritt
Arrigo
Cheryl Studer
Elena
Giorgio Zancanaro
Guido De Monforte
Ferruccio Furlanetto
Procida
Enzo Capuano
Bethune
Francesco Musinu
Vaudemont
Riccardo Muti
Self - Conductor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christopher Swann
Writers: Charles Duveyrier, Eugène Scribe, Ettore Caimi
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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At 211 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 7

ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Giuseppe Verdi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Chris Merritt and Cheryl Studer and Giorgio Zancanaro carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0194438 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Christopher Swann directs. Giuseppe Verdi scores. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 211 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Giuseppe Verdi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Chris Merritt and Cheryl Studer and Giorgio Zancanaro carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0194438 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.