Cagliostro (1975)
After attending esoterical studies with a wise man, Cagliostro, a mysterious Italian count, received the gift of supernatural powers. He started to travel all over Europe to heal the poor. But he is also a member of a pre-revolutionary lodge the aim of which is to give freedom to the populations of Europe. This cannot be tolerated by the 18th century's establishment and bought the Pope and the regal house of France try to eliminate him. So Cagliostro is locked up in a castle, while his wife is killed. But when in 1795 the door of his cell is opened there is nothing inside but a sword...
Director: Daniele Pettinari
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: February 21, 1975
Cast
- Bekim Fehmiu - Count Alexander Cagliostro / Giuseppe Balsamo
- Curd Jürgens - Cardinal Braschi
- Ida Galli - Serafina Cagliostro
- Anna Orso - The Queen
- Luigi Pistilli - Cardinal de Rohan
- Adolfo Lastretti - Prelate in Rome
- Luigi Montini - Prelate in Rome
- Rosanna Schiaffino - Lorenza Balsamo
- Alessandro Haber - Beggar in Rome
- Gaby Verusky - A Paralytic Beggar
Screenplay
- Enrica Bonaccorti (Screenplay)
- Daniele Pettinari (Screenplay)
- Pier Carpi (Novel)
- Pier Carpi (Screenplay)
Music: Manuel De Sica
Cinematography: Giuseppe Pinori
Editing: Adriano Tagliavia
Production: Puttignani
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
alchemy, freemasonry
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cagliostro about?
- After attending esoterical studies with a wise man, Cagliostro, a mysterious Italian count, received the gift of supernatural powers. He started to travel all over Europe to heal the poor. But he is also a member of a pre-revolutionary lodge the aim of which is to give freedom to the populations of Europe. This cannot be tolerated by the 18th century's establishment and bought the Pope and the regal house of France try to eliminate him. So Cagliostro is locked up in a castle, while his wife is killed. But when in 1795 the door of his cell is opened there is nothing inside but a sword...
- Who directed Cagliostro?
- Cagliostro was directed by Daniele Pettinari.
- Who stars in Cagliostro?
- Cagliostro stars Bekim Fehmiu, Curd Jürgens, Ida Galli, Anna Orso, Luigi Pistilli, Adolfo Lastretti.
- How long is Cagliostro?
- Cagliostro has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Cagliostro?
- Cagliostro is a Thriller film.
- Where was Cagliostro produced?
- Cagliostro was produced in Italy.