Caravaggio
“His passion came with a price.”
Synopsis
A retelling of the life of the celebrated 17th-century Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtations with the underworld.
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Top Cast
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Nigel Terry
Caravaggio
Sean Bean
Ranuccio
Garry Cooper
Davide
Dexter Fletcher
Young Caravaggio
Spencer Leigh
Jerusaleme
Tilda Swinton
Lena
Nigel Davenport
Giustiniani
Robbie Coltrane
Scipione Borghese
Michael Gough
Cardinal Del Monte
Noam Almaz
Boy Caravaggio
Dawn Archibald
Pipo
Jack Birkett
The Pope
Una Brandon-Jones
Weeping Woman
Imogen Claire
Lady with the Jewels
Sadie Corre
Princess Collona
Lol Coxhill
Old Priest
Vernon Dobtcheff
Art Lover
Terry Downes
Bodyguard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Jarman
- Original Score
- Simon Fisher-Turner
- Original Title
- Caravaggio
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Jarman
Derek Jarman, Nicholas Ward Jackson
Simon Fisher-Turner
Gabriel Beristain
George Akers
Sarah Radclyffe, Colin MacCabe
Department Leadership Roster
George Akers
Editor
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Simon Fisher-Turner
Original Music Composer
Derek Jarman
Director
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Derek Jarman
Screenplay
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Christopher Hobbs
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caravaggio
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What is Caravaggio about?
A retelling of the life of the celebrated 17th-century Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtations with the underworld.
Who directed Caravaggio?
Caravaggio was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in Caravaggio?
The principal cast of Caravaggio includes Nigel Terry, Sean Bean, Garry Cooper, Dexter Fletcher, Spencer Leigh.
When was Caravaggio released and how long is it?
Caravaggio was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Caravaggio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caravaggio was composed by Simon Fisher-Turner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caravaggio?
Caravaggio holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).