Movie

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly

20192h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Habib Azar
Release date: 2019-11-09
Runtime: 2h 22m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly — trailer

About The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly is a 2019 movie in the Music and Drama genres, directed by Habib Azar, starring Hui He, Bruce Sledge and Scott Scully. It has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ever since it opened the 2006–07 season, Anthony Minghella’s striking production of Madama Butterfly has been a Met classic. Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese theater, Minghella’s staging retells this heartbreaking tale with brilliant stagecraft, bold colors, and bunraku puppetry. In this Live in HD performance from the fall of 2019, Chinese soprano Hui He stars as Cio-Cio-San, the young geisha who puts her trust in a visiting American naval officer, only to later be abandoned by him. In a feat of operatic heroics, tenor Bruce Sledge appears as the callous Pinkterton, stepping into the role on short notice to replace an ailing colleague. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts one of opera’s most tragic masterpieces, leading a cast that also includes mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong as Cio-Cio-San’s loyal companion, Suzuki, and Tony Award–winning baritone Paulo Szot as the U.S. consul Sharpless.

Cast

Hui He

Cio-Cio-san

Bruce Sledge

Lt. B.F. Pinkerton

Scott Scully

Goro

Elizabeth DeShong

Suzuki

Paulo Szot

U.S. Consul Sharpless

Bradley Garvin

Imperial Commitionor

Juhwan Lee

The Registrar

Raymond Aceto

The Bonze

Jeongcheol Cha

Prince Yamadori

Christine Goerke

Self - Host

Elizabeth Scilbo

Cio-Cio-San's Cousin

Marie Te Hapuku

Cio-Cio-San's Mother

Themes & keywords

the metropolitan opera

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly in Canada?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly on Netflix?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly stars Hui He, Bruce Sledge, Scott Scully, Elizabeth DeShong and Paulo Szot.

When did The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly come out?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly is a 2019 movie directed by Habib Azar.

What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly is Music and Drama film.

Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?+

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly was directed by Habib Azar.