Rigoletto(1946)
Rigoletto Synopsis
This tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda. The opera's original title, La maledizione (The Curse), refers to the curse placed on both the Duke and Rigoletto by a courtier whose daughter had been seduced by the Duke with Rigoletto's encouragement. The curse comes to fruition when Gilda likewise falls in love with the Duke and eventually sacrifices her life to save him from the assassins hired by her father.
Rigoletto (1946) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Carmine Gallone, released on January 1, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Tito Gobbi, Marcella Govoni, Lina Pagliughi and Mario Filippeschi. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Carmine Gallone
- Producers:
- Carmine Gallone, Giulio Fiaschi
- Cinematographer:
- Anchise Brizzi
- Production:
- Grandi Film Storici
- Status:
- Released
Rigoletto Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tito Gobbi
as Rigoletto
- Marcella Govoni
Marcella Govoni
as Gilda
- Lina Pagliughi
Lina Pagliughi
as Gilda (voice)
- Mario Filippeschi
Mario Filippeschi
as Duke of Mantua
- Giulio Neri
Giulio Neri
as Sparafucile
- Giuseppe Varni
Giuseppe Varni
as Count of Ceprano
Marcello Giorda
as Monterone
Roberto Bruni
as Borsa
- Virgilio Gottardi
Virgilio Gottardi
as Marcello
- Anna Maria Canali
Anna Maria Canali
as Maddalena (ca Anna Maria Canale)
Key crew
Directed by Carmine Gallone, produced by Carmine Gallone and Giulio Fiaschi.
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Rigoletto Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 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 (1946) includes Tito Gobbi, Marcella Govoni, Lina Pagliughi, Mario Filippeschi and Giulio Neri. The film was directed by Carmine Gallone. 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 January 1, 1946 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Rigoletto worth watching?
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Rigoletto (1946) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.