| Description |
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally produced in 1983. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; Dolby digital; surround sound. |
| Performer |
Miriam Gauci, Antonio Ordonez, Jan Danckaert, Jules Bastin, Barry Ryan ; Symphony Orchestra and Choir of the Flemish Opera ; Silvio Verviso, conductor. |
| Credits |
Libretto, Domenico Oliva, Luigi Illica, Marco Praga ; music, Giacomo Puccini ; set and costume design, Anthony Ward ; directed for television by Dirk Gryspiert ; conducted by Silvio Varviso ; choreography by Gerda Vandenbos. |
| Summary |
The Chevalier des Grieux meets and seduces the young Manon when she is being escorted by her brother to a convent. Manon lives with des Grieux in Paris, but leaves him for a rich admirer. She is later arrested, charged with prostitution, and deported to Louisiana. Des Grieux accompanies her and during an escape attempt she dies in his arms. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Language |
Sung in Italian with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
French -- Louisiana -- Drama.
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France -- Social life and customs -- 1789-1815 -- Drama.
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Louisiana -- Drama.
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Operas.
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| Added Author |
Gauci, Miriam.
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Ordoñez, Antonio.
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Bastin, Jules.
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Ryan, Barry (Singer)
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Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924.
Manon Lescaut.
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Vlaamse Opera.
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
014381927122 |
| Music No. |
ID9271RADVD Image Entertainment |
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