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Tosca

2001 · 120 min · Director: Benoît Jacquot

Tosca (2001) is a music film, directed by Benoît Jacquot. It stars Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna. The 120-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

Cast
Angela Gheorghiu Angela Gheorghiu Roberto Alagna Roberto Alagna Ruggero Raimondi Ruggero Raimondi David Cangelosi David Cangelosi S Sorin Coliban E Enrico Fissore

What Tosca Is About

The film brings Puccini’s opera to the screen. The events take place in Rome in 1800. The city is in political tension. Floria Tosca is a well known singer. Her lover Cavaradossi is a painter. He is helping an escaped prisoner. The chief of police Scarpia learns of it. Cavaradossi is arrested. Scarpia makes the woman an offer. He wants her in return for her lover’s life. Tosca appears to agree. Then she stabs the man. The promise made to her is not kept. Cavaradossi is shot. The singing was recorded in a studio beforehand. Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna appear in the one hundred twenty minute film, a British production Benoît Jacquot finished in 2001.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tosca about?

The film brings Puccini’s opera to the screen. The events take place in Rome in 1800.

Where can I watch Tosca?

Tosca is available to watch on digital platforms such as Marquee TV Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Tosca?

Tosca runs for 120 minutes (2h).

When did Tosca come out?

Tosca was released in 2001.

Who directed Tosca?

Tosca was directed by Benoît Jacquot.

Who stars in Tosca?

Tosca stars Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Ruggero Raimondi, David Cangelosi.

What is Tosca's rating?

Tosca holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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