Pagliacci
Originally released in 1948. Pagliacci is a music/drama film. directed by Mario Costa. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tito Gobbi, Gina Lollobrigida, and Onelia Fineschi
Synopsis
Based on Ruggero Leoncavallo's opera Pagliacci. The film recounts the tragedy of Canio, the lead clown (or pagliaccio in Italian) in a commedia dell'arte troupe, his wife Nedda, and her lover, Silvio. When Nedda spurns the advances of Tonio, another player in the troupe, he tells Canio about Nedda's betrayal. In a jealous rage Canio murders both Nedda and Silvio. The only actor in the cast who also sang his role was the celebrated Italian baritone, Tito Gobbi, but the film is largely very faithful to its source material, presenting the opera nearly complete.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Itala Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pagliacci about?
Based on Ruggero Leoncavallo's opera Pagliacci. The film recounts the tragedy of Canio, the lead clown (or pagliaccio in Italian) in a commedia dell'arte troupe, his wife Nedda, and her lover, Silv...
Who directed Pagliacci?
Pagliacci was directed by Mario Costa.
How long is Pagliacci?
Pagliacci has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Pagliacci released?
Pagliacci was released on December 2, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pagliacci?
The main cast of Pagliacci includes Tito Gobbi, Gina Lollobrigida, Onelia Fineschi, Afro Poli, Galliano Masini.