Tosca - Metropolitan Opera
Synopsis
A stellar cast brings Puccini’s spellbinding opera to life, seizing every opportunity to thrill the audience. Luciano Pavarotti is Cavaradossi, the painter and political revolutionary in love with the beautiful and famous singer Tosca (the riveting Shirley Verrett). Rome’s diabolical chief of police, Baron Scarpia (Cornell MacNeil), wants Tosca for himself—but he underestimates the fury of a woman in love. With torture, murder, and a suicide in its final moments, Tosca packs more dramatic punches than most other operas—and this classic telecast captures them all. James Conlon conducts in a production by the incomparable Tito Gobbi, one of the great Scarpias of the 20th century.
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E lucevan le stelle Luciano Pavarotti 1978 english captions
Type: Clip • Published 2016-09-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tito Gobbi, Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Victorien Sardou
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Tosca - Metropolitan Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Decca, Virgin Classics, The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tito Gobbi, Kirk Browning
Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Victorien Sardou
Giacomo Puccini
Michael Bronson, Christopher Sarson
Department Leadership Roster
Tito Gobbi
Director
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Kirk Browning
Director
Tito Gobbi
Production Design
Christopher Sarson
Producer
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Tosca - Metropolitan Opera about?
A stellar cast brings Puccini’s spellbinding opera to life, seizing every opportunity to thrill the audience. Luciano Pavarotti is Cavaradossi, the painter and political revolutionary in love with the beautiful and famous singer Tosca (the riveting Shirley Verrett). Rome’s diabolical chief of police, Baron Scarpia (Cornell MacNeil), wants Tosca for himself—but he underestimates the fury of a woman in love. With torture, murder, and a suicide in its final moments, Tosca packs more dramatic punches than most other operas—and this classic telecast captures them all. James Conlon conducts in a production by the incomparable Tito Gobbi, one of the great Scarpias of the 20th century.
Who directed Tosca - Metropolitan Opera?
Tosca - Metropolitan Opera was directed by Tito Gobbi, Kirk Browning.
Who stars in Tosca - Metropolitan Opera?
The principal cast of Tosca - Metropolitan Opera includes Shirley Verrett, Luciano Pavarotti, Cornell MacNeil, Fernando Corena, Andrea Velis.
When was Tosca - Metropolitan Opera released and how long is it?
Tosca - Metropolitan Opera was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Tosca - Metropolitan Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tosca - Metropolitan Opera was composed by Giacomo Puccini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tosca - Metropolitan Opera?
Tosca - Metropolitan Opera holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).