La Gioconda (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1986, La Gioconda is a music film directed by Filippo Sanjust, running about 168 minutes. “A fine performance of consistently high quality” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Recorded live at the Vienna State Opera, Placido Domingo and Eva Marton star in a sumptuous recording of Ponchielli's famed four-act melodrama, a story of tyranny and intrigue set in semi-historical and ever-romantic Venice. The action is projected by strong characters whose fundamentally sound instincts become distorted by raw passion. The performance draws upon both human and technical resources including a large ballet and varies in mood from the happy carnival to scenes of the darkest gloom and horror.
Who’s in it. La Gioconda stars Éva Marton as Gioconda, Plácido Domingo as Enzo, Ludmila Semtschuk as Laura and Matteo Manuguerra as Barnaba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, La Gioconda sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Gioconda page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Gioconda tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Gioconda (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Gioconda change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Gioconda worth watching?
- La Gioconda holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Gioconda?
- La Gioconda stars Éva Marton, Plácido Domingo, Ludmila Semtschuk, Matteo Manuguerra and Margarita Lilova.
- When was La Gioconda released?
- La Gioconda was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.