---
title: "Il Trovatore"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/il-trovatore-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 554329
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 133
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Il Trovatore (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/il-trovatore-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Il Trovatore is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Music. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Pavarotti’s soaring tenor leads a legendary Verdi opera on screen"

### Why Watch
- Spectacular vocal performances from world‑renowned singers
- James Levine conducts Verdi’s most famous music
- Features a celebrated cast including Pavarotti and Zajick

### Caveats & Content Note
- Appeals primarily to opera enthusiasts
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for viewers comfortable with intense operatic performances and traditional staging

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: operatic, dramatic, grand

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/il-trovatore-1988#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian Large

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Éva Marton** as *Leonora*
- **Dolora Zajick** as *Azucena*
- **Luciano Pavarotti** as *Manrico*
- **Sherrill Milnes** as *Count di Luna*
- **Jeffrey Wells** as *Ferrando*
- **Loretta di Franco** as *Inez*
- **Mark Baker** as *Ruiz*
- **John Bills** as *A messenger*
- **Ray Morrison** as *A gypsy*
- **F. Murray Abraham** as *Self - Host*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the principal singers in this film?
The principal singers are Luciano Pavarotti as Manrico, Dolora Zajick as Azucena, Eva Marton as Leonora, and Sherrill Milnes as Count Di Luna.

### Q: Who conducts the orchestra and chorus?
James Levine conducts the Metropolitan Opera’s orchestra and chorus.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on October 15, 1988.

### Q: Is this a cinematic adaptation or a filmed stage production?
It is a filmed recording of the Metropolitan Opera’s production, directed by Brian Large.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Il Trovatore — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/554329)
- [Il Trovatore (1988) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/187677-il-trovatore/prehled/)
- [Il Trovatore (1988)](https://www.sms.cz/film/il-trovatore-1988)
- [Trovatore, Il [Il Trovatore] (1988) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/256234-trovatore-il)

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