Tosca
Originally released in 1986. Tosca is a music film. directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi.
Starring Catherine Malfitano, Plácido Domingo, and Ruggero Raimondi
Synopsis
This live version of Puccini s superbly dramatic opera was recorded in Rome in the exact locations and at the precise times of day as Puccini had written into his score. The action opens in Rome's beautiful 16th-century church of Sant Andrea della Valle, where Cavaradossi (Plácido Domingo) is innocently painting, moves to the Farnese Palace where Tosca (Catherine Malfitano) dramatically stabs the lustful Scarpia (Ruggero Raimondi), and finally to the battlements of the Castle Sant Angelo at dawn the following day where Cavaradossi is cruelly killed, and Tosca takes her own life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kultur
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tosca about?
This live version of Puccini s superbly dramatic opera was recorded in Rome in the exact locations and at the precise times of day as Puccini had written into his score. The action opens in Rome's ...
Who directed Tosca?
Tosca was directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi.
How long is Tosca?
Tosca has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Tosca released?
Tosca was released on July 4, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tosca?
The main cast of Tosca includes Catherine Malfitano, Plácido Domingo, Ruggero Raimondi, Zubin Mehta.