Movie Description
The Rape of Lucretia
(1987)Overview
With ancient Rome as a backdrop, composer Benjamin Britten's chamber opera chronicles the undoing of the virginal Lucretia at the hands of Tarquinius. Stars Kathryn Harries, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Russell Smythe and Jean Rigby imbue the lead roles with fervor and suspense while the English National Opera Orchestra provides spectacular musical accompaniment to this powerful synthesis of Greek tragedy and opera.
Featured Crew
Cast
Male Chorus
Female Chorus
Lucretia
Tarquinius
Collatinus
Junius
Bianca
Lucia
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Facts
Original TitleThe Rape of Lucretia
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-01-01
Original Language
Production CompaniesChannel 4 Television,ENO: English National Opera
Genres
- Music
