Rigoletto
Originally released in 1946. Rigoletto is a drama/music film. directed by Carmine Gallone.
Starring Tito Gobbi, Marcella Govoni, and Lina Pagliughi
Synopsis
This tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda. The opera's original title, La maledizione (The Curse), refers to the curse placed on both the Duke and Rigoletto by a courtier whose daughter had been seduced by the Duke with Rigoletto's encouragement. The curse comes to fruition when Gilda likewise falls in love with the Duke and eventually sacrifices her life to save him from the assassins hired by her father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1946
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Grandi Film Storici
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rigoletto about?
This tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda. The opera's original title, La maledizione (The C...
Who directed Rigoletto?
Rigoletto was directed by Carmine Gallone.
How long is Rigoletto?
Rigoletto has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Rigoletto released?
Rigoletto was released on January 1, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rigoletto?
The main cast of Rigoletto includes Tito Gobbi, Marcella Govoni, Lina Pagliughi, Mario Filippeschi, Gianna Maria Canale.