Cagliostro
Synopsis
After attending esoterical studies with a wise man, Cagliostro, a mysterious Italian count, received the gift of supernatural powers. He started to travel all over Europe to heal the poor. But he is also a member of a pre-revolutionary lodge the aim of which is to give freedom to the populations of Europe. This cannot be tolerated by the 18th century's establishment and bought the Pope and the regal house of France try to eliminate him. So Cagliostro is locked up in a castle, while his wife is killed. But when in 1795 the door of his cell is opened there is nothing inside but a sword...
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Bekim Fehmiu
Count Alexander Cagliostro / Giuseppe Balsamo
Curd Jürgens
Cardinal Braschi
Ida Galli
Serafina Cagliostro
Anna Orso
The Queen
Luigi Pistilli
Cardinal de Rohan
Adolfo Lastretti
Prelate in Rome
Luigi Montini
Prelate in Rome
Rosanna Schiaffino
Lorenza Balsamo
Alessandro Haber
Beggar in Rome
Gaby Verusky
A Paralytic Beggar
Antonio Pierfederici
A naturalist monk
Robert Alda
Pope Clement XIII
Massimo Girotti
Giacomo Casanova
Franco Ressel
Morandi, News editor
Alessandro Perrella
Mendacious cripple
Corrado Annicelli
Ada Pometti
French noblewoman
Ugo Frisoli
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniele Pettinari
- Screenplay & Story
- Enrica Bonaccorti, Daniele Pettinari, Pier Carpi
- Original Score
- Manuel De Sica
- Original Title
- Cagliostro
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Puttignani
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniele Pettinari
Enrica Bonaccorti, Daniele Pettinari, Pier Carpi
Manuel De Sica
Giuseppe Pinori
Adriano Tagliavia
Rodolfo Puttignani
Department Leadership Roster
Daniele Pettinari
Director
Enrica Bonaccorti
Screenplay
Daniele Pettinari
Screenplay
Manuel De Sica
Original Music Composer
Adriano Tagliavia
Editor
Giuseppe Pinori
Director of Photography
Pier Carpi
Screenplay
Rodolfo Puttignani
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cagliostro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cagliostro about?
After attending esoterical studies with a wise man, Cagliostro, a mysterious Italian count, received the gift of supernatural powers. He started to travel all over Europe to heal the poor. But he is also a member of a pre-revolutionary lodge the aim of which is to give freedom to the populations of Europe. This cannot be tolerated by the 18th century's establishment and bought the Pope and the regal house of France try to eliminate him. So Cagliostro is locked up in a castle, while his wife is killed. But when in 1795 the door of his cell is opened there is nothing inside but a sword...
Who directed Cagliostro?
Cagliostro was directed by Daniele Pettinari.
Who stars in Cagliostro?
The principal cast of Cagliostro includes Bekim Fehmiu, Curd Jürgens, Ida Galli, Anna Orso, Luigi Pistilli.
When was Cagliostro released and how long is it?
Cagliostro was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Cagliostro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cagliostro was composed by Manuel De Sica.
Is Cagliostro based on a book or true story?
Cagliostro is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pier Carpi".