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Release Year1970
Runtime2h 28m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Drama, Romance
Votes2
DirectorÅke Falck, Herbert von Karajan
WritersPietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci
About Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci
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.
Directed by Åke Falck, Herbert von Karajan, Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci leans on a strong ensemble — Jon Vickers, Gianfranco Cecchele, Fiorenza Cossotto — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1970.
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