A TV movie was released in 1965 directed by Wilhelm Semmelroth and designed by Franco Zeffirelli, based on the latter's previously directed version for stage. It starred Gianni Raimondi in the role of Rodolfo and Mirella Freni as Mimi. The soundtrack, however, was pre-recorded and lip-synced, and conducted by Herbert von Karajan.
A TV movie was released in 1965 directed by Wilhelm Semmelroth and designed by Franco Zeffirelli, based on the latter's previously directed version for stage. It starred Gianni Raimondi in the role of Rodolfo and Mirella Freni as Mimi. The soundtrack, however, was pre-recorded and lip-synced, and conducted by Herbert von Karajan.