The Opera Lover


1h 33m 1999

Brief Synopsis

George Krikkos is thirty-something and having a premature mid-life crisis. He's lost his family's business, his former wife is getting remarried, and his former mistress is determined to make life unbearable for him. The only thing that pulls George out of his rut is a chance reunion with his firs

Film Details

Also Known As
Opera Lover, Opera Lovers, The, That Was You
Genre
Comedy
Romance
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Gift Horse Pictures
Distribution Company
Outrider Pictures; Outrider Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

George Krikkos is thirty-something and having a premature mid-life crisis. He's lost his family's business, his former wife is getting remarried, and his former mistress is determined to make life unbearable for him. The only thing that pulls George out of his rut is a chance reunion with his first love, now a famous opera diva.

Film Details

Also Known As
Opera Lover, Opera Lovers, The, That Was You
Genre
Comedy
Romance
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Gift Horse Pictures
Distribution Company
Outrider Pictures; Outrider Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall September 27, 2002

Released in United States January 25, 2005

Released in United States on DVD January 25, 2005

Released in United States September 27, 2002

Feature film debut for actor-producer Tom Bastounes, who sold his family's produce business to finance this film.

Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (in competition) October 20-24, 1999.

Shown at Newport International Film Festival June 2-7, 1998.

Shown at the European Film Market, February 9-20, 2000

35mm

color

Though this is their first feature film together, Ron Lazzeretti and Venturino Liberatore have co-directed short films and over 300 television commercials. They are also the co- founders of Chicago-based Gift Horse Pictures, along with producers Tom Bastounes and Ed Amaya.

Released in United States January 25, 2005

Released in United States on DVD January 25, 2005

Released in United States Fall September 27, 2002

Released in United States September 27, 2002 (Chicago)