Rigoletto (1977)
A Victor Hugo play, haunting and scandalous, provided the inspiration for Verdi’s mid-career masterpiece. A vengeful but misguided court jester strives to save his daughter from a duke’s licentious clutches, but can't part with the feeling that a curse looms over all of his actions. In Rigoletto, the composer introduces several of his most iconic arias and duets—as well as an 11th-hour quartet that counts among the finest moments in opera.
Director: John Dexter, Kirk Browning
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: November 7, 1977
Cast
- Cornell MacNeil - Rigoletto
- Ileana Cotrubas - Gilda
- Justino Díaz - Sparafucile
- Plácido Domingo - The Duke of Mantua
- Isola Jones - Maddelena
- Ariel Bybee - Giovanna
- John Cheek - Monterone
- Philip Booth - Il Conte di Ceprano
- Loretta di Franco - La Contessa di Ceprano
- James Atherton - Borsa
Screenplay
- Francesco Maria Piave
- Victor Hugo (Original Story)
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Classical Music and Art, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance
Keywords
opera, opera live performance
More Films by Director: John Dexter, Kirk Browning
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rigoletto about?
- A Victor Hugo play, haunting and scandalous, provided the inspiration for Verdi’s mid-career masterpiece. A vengeful but misguided court jester strives to save his daughter from a duke’s licentious clutches, but can't part with the feeling that a curse looms over all of his actions. In Rigoletto, the composer introduces several of his most iconic arias and duets—as well as an 11th-hour quartet that counts among the finest moments in opera.
- Who directed Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto was directed by John Dexter, Kirk Browning.
- Who stars in Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto stars Cornell MacNeil, Ileana Cotrubas, Justino Díaz, Plácido Domingo, Isola Jones, Ariel Bybee.
- How long is Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Rigoletto produced?
- Rigoletto was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Rigoletto?
- The themes of Rigoletto include: Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Classical Music and Art, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance.