Rigoletto
Brief Synopsis
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A filmed version, made for television, of Verdi's "Rigoletto" and directed by veteran opera stage producer, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. The opera tells the story of the Duke of Mantua and his seduction of Gilda, the daughter of his court jester, Rigoletto, and the vengeance by the wronged father that prod
Cast & Crew
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Jean-pierre Ponnelle
Director
Luciano Pavarotti
Ferruccio Furlanetto
Vienna State Opera Chorus
Performer
Ingvar Wixell
Louis Otey
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Performances (03/15/85)
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
A filmed version, made for television, of Verdi's "Rigoletto" and directed by veteran opera stage producer, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle. The opera tells the story of the Duke of Mantua and his seduction of Gilda, the daughter of his court jester, Rigoletto, and the vengeance by the wronged father that produces further woe.
Director
Jean-pierre Ponnelle
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Performances (03/15/85)
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
