

Violetta meets Alfredo and quickly falls for him. After the lovers run away together, they live in bliss for a short time. However, Alfredo's father, Giorgio, starts to interfere, concerned that Violetta's bad reputation will affect the marriage prospects of Alfredo's sister. Violetta reluctantly leaves Alfredo, but his love is so strong that it leads him to actions that have tragic consequences.
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli
User score
27 votes
Released
October 7, 1982
1h 49m
Italian

Teresa Stratas
Violetta Valery

Plácido Domingo
Alfredo Germont

Cornell MacNeil
Giorgio Germont

Allan Monk
Barone Douphi

Axelle Gall
Flora

Pina Cei
Annina
Maurizio Barbacini
Gastone de Letorieres

James Levine
Conductor

MET Orchestra
Robert Sommer
Doctor Grenvil

Renato Cestiè
Young Porter

Dominique Journet
Alfredo's Sister
Gabriella Borni
Dancer