Rigoletto(1977)
Rigoletto Synopsis
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.
Rigoletto (1977) is a drama and music film directed by John Dexter, released on November 7, 1977 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Cornell MacNeil, Ileana Cotrubas, Justino Díaz and Plácido Domingo. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John Dexter
- Writers:
- Francesco Maria Piave, Victor Hugo
- Composer:
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Production:
- Deutsche Grammophon, The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
Rigoletto Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cornell MacNeil
as Rigoletto
Ileana Cotrubas
as Gilda
Justino Díaz
as Sparafucile
Plácido Domingo
as The Duke of Mantua
Isola Jones
as Maddelena
- Ariel Bybee
Ariel Bybee
as Giovanna
- John Cheek
John Cheek
as Monterone
- Philip Booth
Philip Booth
as Il Conte di Ceprano
- Loretta di Franco
Loretta di Franco
as La Contessa di Ceprano
- James Atherton
James Atherton
as Borsa
- Robert Goodloe
Robert Goodloe
as Marullo
James Levine
as Self - Conductor
Key crew
Directed by John Dexter, written by Francesco Maria Piave and Victor Hugo.
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Rigoletto Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Rigoletto – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rigoletto?
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The main cast of Rigoletto (1977) includes Cornell MacNeil, Ileana Cotrubas, Justino Díaz, Plácido Domingo and Isola Jones. The film was directed by John Dexter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rigoletto released?
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Rigoletto was released on November 7, 1977 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Rigoletto worth watching?
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Rigoletto (1977) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.