Name: Salome
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Released: 1974-04-10
Rating: 6.5

197418

DramaMusicTV Movie1h 41m

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77%

Popcornmeter

6.5

TMDB

Storyline

This filmed version of Strauss' shocker features Teresa Stratas as opera's most depraved teenager, and she's as perfect a Salome as one would ever hope to see or hear. Stratas inhabits the role, exploring the character's sensuousness as she vainly woos Jochanaan, her venomous hatred when she's rejected, the crazed look in her eyes when she demands his head--on a silver platter, no less. Such complete identification with a role, especially of a character so malignant helps make this 1974 Salome stand out among the many fine DVDs of the opera.

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DirectorGötz Friedrich

ReleasedApr 10, 1974

StatusReleased

Original languageGerman

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guide18DE

Studio

Deutsche Grammophon

Reviews

6 reviews · 5 critics

5 fresh · 0 rotten

Gary Goldstein

RTLos Angeles TimesApr 4, 2018

The Salome film proves a chilling and watchable look at lust, power, reprisal and decadence that, along with Wilde Salome, validates [Al] Pacino's obsessive interest in Wilde's still-resonant play

Jordan Mintzer

RTThe Hollywood ReporterMar 30, 2018

Intriguing as a work of interpretive risk-taking but captivating for its title performance.

Dan Mecca

RTThe Film StageApr 4, 2018

As a companion to the documentary, it is the fascinating result of what [Al] Pacino himself seems to consider a creative failure.

Budd Wilkins

RTFilm Journal InternationalMar 29, 2018

Al Pacino's film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's Salomé benefits considerably from uniformly strong performances and some consummate technical craftsmanship.