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Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci (1970)

Movie ★ 8.5 148 min

Music Drama Romance

Opera's most popular double bill, fondly known as Cav and Pag, conducted by Herbert von Karajan. In 'Cavalleria rusticana', Turiddu returns from military service to find that his fiancée Lola had married the carter Alfio while he was away. In revenge, Turiddu seduces Santuzza, a young woman in the village. In 'Pagliacci', the drama unfolds as Canio (Pagliaccio) struggles with rage, despair, and desire on learning of his wife Nedda's intended infidelity with Silvio. Canio's tragic conflict increasingly mirrors the comedy of Pagliaccio.

Åke Falck Director Herbert von Karajan Director Pietro Mascagni Writer Ruggero Leoncavallo Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 25, 1970
Runtime
148 min
Country
Language
Studio
Deutsche Grammophon

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Cast

Jon Vickers Jon Vickers Canio Gianfranco Cecchele Turiddu Fiorenza Cossotto Fiorenza Cossotto Santuzza Adriana Martino Adriana Martino Lola Giangiacomo Guelfi Alfio Anna Di Stasio Lucia Raina Kabaivanska Raina Kabaivanska Nedda Peter Glossop Peter Glossop Tonio Sergio Lorenzi Pepe Rolando Panerai Rolando Panerai Silvio Carlo Ricciardi Young Farmer Carlo Moresi Farmer Herbert von Karajan Herbert von Karajan Self - Conductor

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci about?
Opera's most popular double bill, fondly known as Cav and Pag, conducted by Herbert von Karajan. In 'Cavalleria rusticana', Turiddu returns from military service to find that his fiancée Lola had married the carter Alfio while he was away. In revenge, Turiddu seduces Santuzza, a young woman in the village. In 'Pagliacci', the drama unfolds as Canio (Pagliaccio) struggles with rage, despair, and desire on learning of his wife Nedda's intended infidelity with Silvio. Canio's tragic conflict increasingly mirrors the comedy of Pagliaccio.
Who directed Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci?
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci was directed by Åke Falck, Herbert von Karajan.
Who stars in Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci?
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci stars Jon Vickers, Gianfranco Cecchele, Fiorenza Cossotto, Adriana Martino.
When was Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci released?
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci is a 1970 music, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci?
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