La Tosca
Originally released in 1909. La Tosca is a drama film. directed by André Calmettes. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cécile Sorel, René Alexandre, and Charles le Bargy
Synopsis
Rome, June 1800. Floria Tosca is a celebrated opera singer, better known as La Tosca. Her lover is Mario Cavaradossi, a young artist and Bomapartist sympathizer. When the latter helps Angelotti, the leader of the opposition, to escape from prison and hides him in La Tosca's home, he antagonizes Baron Scarpia, the ruthless chief of police, all the more as his love for Tosca is unrequited. Scarpia has Mario arrested and condemned to death. Upset, Floria begs the Baron for her lover's life. He accepts to have the bullets of the firing squad replaced by blanks if... she sleeps with him. She agrees nominally but when she finds herself with Scarpia, she stabs him to death. She then goes to see Mario in his cell and lets him know about his phony execution. But Scarpia had had time to get the order reversed and in the early hours of the morning, Mario is executed in the proper manner. In despair, Tosca throws herself into the void...
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Pathé Frères
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Tosca about?
Rome, June 1800. Floria Tosca is a celebrated opera singer, better known as La Tosca. Her lover is Mario Cavaradossi, a young artist and Bomapartist sympathizer. When the latter helps Angelotti, th...
Who directed La Tosca?
La Tosca was directed by André Calmettes.
How long is La Tosca?
La Tosca has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was La Tosca released?
La Tosca was released on March 15, 1909 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Tosca?
The main cast of La Tosca includes Cécile Sorel, René Alexandre, Charles le Bargy, Charles Mosnier.