Rappaccini's Daughter
Synopsis
Set in 18th Century Italy, RAPPACCINI'S DAUGHTER is the tale of a young scholar named Giovanni (Kristoffer Tabori) who falls in love with a beautiful, yet forbidden, girl who tends her father's poison garden. However, the strange and unearthly beauty of Beatrice (Kathleen Beller) masks a terrifying curse which Giovanni must tragically discover. Her father, the mysterious Dr. Rappaccini, has made her the subject of a diabolical experiment. In Giovanni's attempt to free Beatrice from the control of her father and to escape the poisonous effect she begins to have on him, he unwittingly destroys her. From the short story of master American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, two quintessential Hawthorne themes are explored: the sins of interfering with another's soul and the futility of trying to tamper with nature.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dezsö Magyar
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herbert Hartig
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Swados
- Original Title
- Rappaccini's Daughter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Learning in Focus, Seacliff Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dezsö Magyar
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herbert Hartig
Elizabeth Swados
Mike Fash
Jay Freund
Robert Geller, Calvin Skaggs
Department Leadership Roster
Calvin Skaggs
Producer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Jay Freund
Editor
Charles C. Bennett
Production Design
Jeanne Button
Costume Design
Dezsö Magyar
Director
Herbert Hartig
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rappaccini's Daughter
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What is Rappaccini's Daughter about?
Set in 18th Century Italy, RAPPACCINI'S DAUGHTER is the tale of a young scholar named Giovanni (Kristoffer Tabori) who falls in love with a beautiful, yet forbidden, girl who tends her father's poison garden. However, the strange and unearthly beauty of Beatrice (Kathleen Beller) masks a terrifying curse which Giovanni must tragically discover. Her father, the mysterious Dr. Rappaccini, has made her the subject of a diabolical experiment. In Giovanni's attempt to free Beatrice from the control of her father and to escape the poisonous effect she begins to have on him, he unwittingly destroys her. From the short story of master American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, two quintessential Hawthorne themes are explored: the sins of interfering with another's soul and the futility of trying to tamper with nature.
Who directed Rappaccini's Daughter?
Rappaccini's Daughter was directed by Dezsö Magyar.
Who stars in Rappaccini's Daughter?
The principal cast of Rappaccini's Daughter includes Kristoffer Tabori, Kathleen Beller, Michael Egan, Leonardo Cimino, Antonia Rey.
When was Rappaccini's Daughter released and how long is it?
Rappaccini's Daughter was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Rappaccini's Daughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rappaccini's Daughter was composed by Elizabeth Swados.