Callas: A Documentary

Tony Palmer
1978-09-16


6
97 min

Narrated by cinema legend Franco Zeffirelli, this intimate made-for-television documentary traces the life and times of the mercurial Maria Callas, one of the most renowned and respected operatic divas of the mid-20th century. Rare authentic footage, candid interviews and breathtaking performances help paint a portrait of an artist remembered as much for her quick and explosive temper as she is for her immeasurable talent.

Cast

Name Character Team
Maria Callas Self (archive footage) Unowned
Franco Zeffirelli Narrator Unowned
Aristotle Onassis Self (archive footage) Unowned
Luchino Visconti Self Unowned
Graziella Sciutti Self Unowned