La Tosca (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, La Tosca is a drama film directed by Luigi Magni, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. To the St. Andrew's Church in Rome comes a fugitive - Cesare Angelotti, former consul, who was sentenced to death for taking a part in a conspiracy against tyranny that rules the country. In further escape helps him his friend, young painter Mario Cavaradossi. A bit later the chief policeman Scarpia reaches the church. He notices the similarity between the portrait of Maria Magdalena, Cavaradossi has been working on, and Rome countess named Attavanti. Scarpia shows these details to Cavaradossi's beloved - singer Tosca, what makes her jealous. Tosca gets to Cavaradossi's house with Scarpia's men. Chief of the police believes he will find the prisoner there, and... seduce Tosca he fell in love long before.
Who’s in it. La Tosca stars Monica Vitti as Floria Tosca, Gigi Proietti as Mario Cavaradossi, Umberto Orsini as Cesare Angelotti and Vittorio Gassman as Scarpia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, La Tosca has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Tosca page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Tosca tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Tosca (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Tosca change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Tosca worth watching?
- La Tosca holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Tosca?
- La Tosca stars Monica Vitti, Gigi Proietti, Umberto Orsini, Vittorio Gassman and Aldo Fabrizi.
- When was La Tosca released?
- La Tosca was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.