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Rigoletto (1946)

1946-01-01 · 1h 40m · IT
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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.

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Carmine GalloneDirector

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Tito GobbiTito GobbiRigolettoMarcella GovoniMarcella GovoniGildaLina PagliughiLina PagliughiGilda (voice)Mario FilippeschiMario FilippeschiDuke of MantuaGianna Maria CanaleGianna Maria CanaleMaddalenaGiulio NeriGiulio NeriSparafucileGiuseppe VarniGiuseppe VarniCount of CepranoMarcello GiordaMarcello GiordaMonteroneRoberto BruniRoberto BruniBorsaVirgilio GottardiVirgilio GottardiMarcello

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OperaBlack and white

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · MusicTheme affinityOpera · Black And WhiteMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference340180

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Frequently asked questions about Rigoletto

What is Rigoletto about?

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.

How long is Rigoletto?

Rigoletto has a runtime of 100 minutes.