Tosca
Brief Synopsis
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A performance of Puccini's melodrama telecast live from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. Set in Rome during the Napoleanic era, the story relates the love affair of the renowned singer, Floria Tosca, and the painter Mario Cavardossi, a revolutionary helping to overthrow t
Cast & Crew
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Kirk Browning
Director
Hildegard Behrens
Placido Domingo
Cornell Macneil
Italo Tajo
Giuseppe Giacosa
Other
Film Details
Also Known As
Live From the Met (03/27/85)
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
3h
Synopsis
A performance of Puccini's melodrama telecast live from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. Set in Rome during the Napoleanic era, the story relates the love affair of the renowned singer, Floria Tosca, and the painter Mario Cavardossi, a revolutionary helping to overthrow the corrupt Roman regime. The painter is captured by Baron Scarpia, the reprobate chief of police who seeks sexual favors from Tosca in return for her lover's freedom.
Director
Kirk Browning
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Live From the Met (03/27/85)
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
3h
