Pagliacci
Originally released in 1987. Pagliacci is a music/drama film. directed by Franco Zeffirelli. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, and Juan Pons
Synopsis
The story is set in southern Italy and recounts the tragedy of Canio, the lead clown (or pagliaccio in Italian) in a commedia dell'arte troupe, his wife Nedda, and her lover, Silvio. When Nedda spurns the advances of Tonio, another player in the troupe, he tells Canio about Nedda's betrayal. In a jealous rage Canio murders both Nedda and Silvio. Although Leoncavallo's opera was originally set in the late 1860's, Zeffirelli's production is updated to the period between World War I and World War II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
2.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Unitel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pagliacci about?
The story is set in southern Italy and recounts the tragedy of Canio, the lead clown (or pagliaccio in Italian) in a commedia dell'arte troupe, his wife Nedda, and her lover, Silvio. When Nedda spu...
Who directed Pagliacci?
Pagliacci was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
How long is Pagliacci?
Pagliacci has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Pagliacci released?
Pagliacci was released on May 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pagliacci?
The main cast of Pagliacci includes Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, Juan Pons, Florindo Andreolli, Alberto Rinaldi.