Tosca
Originally released in 1978. Tosca is a music film. directed by Tito Gobbi. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Shirley Verrett, Luciano Pavarotti, and Cornell MacNeil
Synopsis
A stellar cast brings Puccini’s spellbinding opera to life, seizing every opportunity to thrill the audience. Luciano Pavarotti is Cavaradossi, the painter and political revolutionary in love with the beautiful and famous singer Tosca (the riveting Shirley Verrett). Rome’s diabolical chief of police, Baron Scarpia (Cornell MacNeil), wants Tosca for himself—but he underestimates the fury of a woman in love. With torture, murder, and a suicide in its final moments, Tosca packs more dramatic punches than most other operas—and this classic telecast captures them all. James Conlon conducts in a production by the incomparable Tito Gobbi, one of the great Scarpias of the 20th century.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Decca
- Virgin Classics
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tosca about?
A stellar cast brings Puccini’s spellbinding opera to life, seizing every opportunity to thrill the audience. Luciano Pavarotti is Cavaradossi, the painter and political revolutionary in love wit...
Who directed Tosca?
Tosca was directed by Tito Gobbi.
How long is Tosca?
Tosca has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Tosca released?
Tosca was released on November 27, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tosca?
The main cast of Tosca includes Shirley Verrett, Luciano Pavarotti, Cornell MacNeil, Fernando Corena, John Cheek.