Tosca
Synopsis
Opera is an inherently theatrical medium that does not lend itself readily to the realism of film treatment. The shining exception is Puccini's Tosca, an action-packed melodrama that unfolds in three taut and gripping acts like the meatiest of Hollywood films noir. And unlike most operas, these three acts are set in three very specific Roman locales. Thus this 1976 film takes place in the church of Sant'Andrea della Valle (Act 1), the Palazzo Farnese (Act 2), and the Castel Sant'Angelo (Act 3).
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Tosca (full movie), Kabaivanska, Domingo, Milnes. Director Gianfranco De Bosio 1976.
Type: Clip • Published 2019-11-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianfranco De Bosio
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Victorien Sardou
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Tosca
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon, Unitel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianfranco De Bosio
Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Victorien Sardou
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Gianfranco De Bosio
Director
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Luigi Illica
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What is Tosca about?
Opera is an inherently theatrical medium that does not lend itself readily to the realism of film treatment. The shining exception is Puccini's Tosca, an action-packed melodrama that unfolds in three taut and gripping acts like the meatiest of Hollywood films noir. And unlike most operas, these three acts are set in three very specific Roman locales. Thus this 1976 film takes place in the church of Sant'Andrea della Valle (Act 1), the Palazzo Farnese (Act 2), and the Castel Sant'Angelo (Act 3).
Who directed Tosca?
Tosca was directed by Gianfranco De Bosio.
Who stars in Tosca?
The principal cast of Tosca includes Raina Kabaivanska, Plácido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Giancarlo Luccardi, Mario Ferrara.
When was Tosca released and how long is it?
Tosca was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Tosca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tosca was composed by Giacomo Puccini.