La Tosca (1973): Cast & Plot
La Tosca is a 1973 drama directed by Luigi Magni, starring Monica Vitti as Floria Tosca, Umberto Orsini and Gigi Proietti. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Luigi Magni
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Quasars Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is La Tosca About?
The premise of La Tosca without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1800 Rome, Napoleon’s rise challenges the Church, and Jacobin executions are rampant. The renowned revolutionary Angelotti escapes prison, pursued by the police chief. He receives aid from a painter who is the lover of the celebrated singer La Tosca. Suspecting the affair, the chief provokes Tosca’s jealousy to trap the fugitive.
La Tosca Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- italy
- based on play
- character name in title
La Tosca Cast & Characters
Monica Vitti leads the cast as Floria Tosca, with Umberto Orsini as Cesare Angelotti and Gigi Proietti as Mario Cavaradossi. Directed by Luigi Magni; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luigi Magni
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Monica Vitti as Floria Tosca - Umberto Orsini as Cesare Angelotti
- Gigi Proietti as Mario Cavaradossi
- Vittorio Gassman as Scarpia
Also Starring in La Tosca
· 9 more- Ninetto Davoli Ussano Nero
- Alvaro Vitali Un derelitto
- Aldo Fabrizi Il governatore
- Lorenzo Piani
- Gianni Bonagura Sciarrone
- Fiorenzo Fiorentini Spoletta
- Marisa Fabbri La regina di Napoli
- Franca Sciutto
- Goffredo Pistoni Il sagrestano
More from Luigi Magni
More films directed by Luigi Magni: La carbonara, In nome del popolo sovrano, ’o Re and According to Pontius Pilate.
La Tosca Plot Summary
What happens in La Tosca from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Rome on June 14, 1800, the city stands under the looming shadow of Napoleon’s army, which threatens to conquer Italy and the Papal States. The streets are heavy with corruption, especially within the clergy, who cling to privileges built on the exploitation of the poor.
Cesare Angelotti, Umberto Orsini, a fugitive patriot who has escaped Castel Sant’Angelo, finds shelter with the painter Mario Cavaradossi, Gigi Proietti. The two men’s precarious alliance unfolds amid a backdrop of political tremors and moral strain, as the city waits to see which power will bend first.
Full summary
The whole story of La Tosca, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know La Tosca?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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La Tosca Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “菟丝花” and “Тоска”.
- Also known as
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- 菟丝花
- Тоска
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La Tosca FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of La Tosca, each answered in a sentence.
How long is La Tosca?
La Tosca runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was La Tosca released?
La Tosca was released on March 23, 1973.
Who directed La Tosca?
La Tosca was directed by Luigi Magni.
More films by Luigi Magni Who is in the cast of La Tosca?
La Tosca stars Monica Vitti as Floria Tosca, Umberto Orsini as Cesare Angelotti and Gigi Proietti as Mario Cavaradossi, among 13 credited actors.
Does La Tosca have a post-credit scene?
No. La Tosca has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is La Tosca in?
The original language of La Tosca is Italian.
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