Pagliacci(1987)
Pagliacci Synopsis
The story is set in southern Italy and recounts the tragedy of Canio, the lead clown (or pagliaccio in Italian) in a commedia dell'arte troupe, his wife Nedda, and her lover, Silvio. When Nedda spurns the advances of Tonio, another player in the troupe, he tells Canio about Nedda's betrayal. In a jealous rage Canio murders both Nedda and Silvio. Although Leoncavallo's opera was originally set in the late 1860's, Zeffirelli's production is updated to the period between World War I and World War II.
Pagliacci (1987) is a music and drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, released on May 1, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, Juan Pons and Florindo Andreolli. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Writers:
- Ruggero Leoncavallo
- Production:
- Deutsche Grammophon, Unitel
- Status:
- Released
Pagliacci Cast & Crew
Main cast
Teresa Stratas
as Nedda
Plácido Domingo
as Canio
Juan Pons
as Tonio
- Florindo Andreolli
Florindo Andreolli
as Peppe
- Alberto Rinaldi
Alberto Rinaldi
as Silvio
- Alfredo Pistone
Alfredo Pistone
- Ivan Del Manto
Ivan Del Manto
Georges Prêtre
as Self - Conductor
- Orchestra della Scala
Orchestra della Scala
as Self - Chorus
Key crew
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, written by Ruggero Leoncavallo.
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Pagliacci Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Pagliacci – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pagliacci online?
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Who stars in Pagliacci?
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The main cast of Pagliacci (1987) includes Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, Juan Pons, Florindo Andreolli and Alberto Rinaldi. The film was directed by Franco Zeffirelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pagliacci released?
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Pagliacci was released on May 1, 1987 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Pagliacci worth watching?
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Pagliacci (1987) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.