Tosca
Synopsis
This live version of Puccini s superbly dramatic opera was recorded in Rome in the exact locations and at the precise times of day as Puccini had written into his score. The action opens in Rome's beautiful 16th-century church of Sant Andrea della Valle, where Cavaradossi (Plácido Domingo) is innocently painting, moves to the Farnese Palace where Tosca (Catherine Malfitano) dramatically stabs the lustful Scarpia (Ruggero Raimondi), and finally to the battlements of the Castle Sant Angelo at dawn the following day where Cavaradossi is cruelly killed, and Tosca takes her own life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
- Original Title
- Tosca
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Kultur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
Director
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tosca.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tosca
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tosca about?
This live version of Puccini s superbly dramatic opera was recorded in Rome in the exact locations and at the precise times of day as Puccini had written into his score. The action opens in Rome's beautiful 16th-century church of Sant Andrea della Valle, where Cavaradossi (Plácido Domingo) is innocently painting, moves to the Farnese Palace where Tosca (Catherine Malfitano) dramatically stabs the lustful Scarpia (Ruggero Raimondi), and finally to the battlements of the Castle Sant Angelo at dawn the following day where Cavaradossi is cruelly killed, and Tosca takes her own life.
Who directed Tosca?
Tosca was directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi.
Who stars in Tosca?
The principal cast of Tosca includes Catherine Malfitano, Plácido Domingo, Ruggero Raimondi, Zubin Mehta.
When was Tosca released and how long is it?
Tosca was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.