Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci
Originally released in 1970. Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci is a music/drama film. directed by Åke Falck. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jon Vickers, Gianfranco Cecchele, and Fiorenza Cossotto
Synopsis
Opera's most popular double bill, fondly known as Cav and Pag, conducted by Herbert von Karajan. In 'Cavalleria rusticana', Turiddu returns from military service to find that his fiancée Lola had married the carter Alfio while he was away. In revenge, Turiddu seduces Santuzza, a young woman in the village. In 'Pagliacci', the drama unfolds as Canio (Pagliaccio) struggles with rage, despair, and desire on learning of his wife Nedda's intended infidelity with Silvio. Canio's tragic conflict increasingly mirrors the comedy of Pagliaccio.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 25, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
2h 28m
148 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Deutsche Grammophon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci about?
Opera's most popular double bill, fondly known as Cav and Pag, conducted by Herbert von Karajan. In 'Cavalleria rusticana', Turiddu returns from military service to find that his fiancée Lola had ...
Who directed Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci?
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci was directed by Åke Falck.
How long is Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci?
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
When was Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci released?
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci was released on July 25, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci?
The main cast of Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci includes Jon Vickers, Gianfranco Cecchele, Fiorenza Cossotto, Adriana Martino, Giangiacomo Guelfi.