Puccini for Beginners
"A love triangle of operatic proportions."
Originally released in 2006. Puccini for Beginners is a comedy/drama film. directed by Maria Maggenti. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elizabeth Reaser, Gretchen Mol, and Justin Kirk
Synopsis
When her inability to commit leads to a breakup with her girlfriend, opera-loving writer Allegra winds up in the bed of amiable professor Philip. He is so smitten with Allegra that he dumps his lover, Grace, and convinces Allegra to continue their affair. When Allegra meets Grace, sparks fly, and she begins a parallel romance, unaware that her new lover is the woman Philip left to be with her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (38 votes)
Box Office
$89.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $89,417
Production Companies
- Independent Digital Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puccini for Beginners about?
When her inability to commit leads to a breakup with her girlfriend, opera-loving writer Allegra winds up in the bed of amiable professor Philip. He is so smitten with Allegra that he dumps his lov...
Who directed Puccini for Beginners?
Puccini for Beginners was directed by Maria Maggenti.
How long is Puccini for Beginners?
Puccini for Beginners has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Puccini for Beginners released?
Puccini for Beginners was released on September 2, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Puccini for Beginners?
The main cast of Puccini for Beginners includes Elizabeth Reaser, Gretchen Mol, Justin Kirk, Julianne Nicholson, Jennifer Dundas.