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Puccini: Manon Lescaut

1980 | 130 min | Music, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved TÁR, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off: It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

All the throbbing eroticism—and ultimate heartbreak—of Puccini’s youthful score is unleashed by James Levine and his top-flight cast. Plácido Domingo is Des Grieux, the handsome, headstrong young aristocrat who falls head over heels for the enticing, impetuous Manon Lescaut (Renata Scotto). Manon returns his love, but her obsession with luxury ruins them both. Gian Carlo Menotti’s opulent production, with sets and costumes by Desmond Heeley, superbly captures the colorful world of 18th century France.

How it earned its rating

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AwardsNot counted
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Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew

Directed by Kirk Browning, Gian Carlo Menotti

Renata ScottoManon Lescaut
Plácido DomingoChevalier des Grieux
Pablo ElviraLescaut
Renato CapecchiGeronte
Isola JonesA musician
Philip CreechEdmondo
Mario BertolinoAn Innkeeper
Andrea VelisDancing master
John CarpenterA lamplighter
Julien RobbinsA sergeant