Tosca (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, Tosca is a drama and music film directed by Carl Koch, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Non-musical account of Puccini's opera: Tosca and Cavaradossi are in love, but the tyrant Scarpia desires Tosca and oppresses Cavaradossi who is fighting for freedom.
Who’s in it. Tosca stars Imperio Argentina as Floria Tosca, Michel Simon as Il barone Scarpia, Rossano Brazzi as Mario Cavaradossi and Carla Candiani as La marchesa Attavanti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tosca has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tosca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tosca tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tosca (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tosca change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tosca worth watching?
- Tosca holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tosca?
- Tosca stars Imperio Argentina, Michel Simon, Rossano Brazzi, Carla Candiani and Olga Vittoria Gentilli.
- When was Tosca released?
- Tosca was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.