France / Germany / Italy / UK,
2001, 126 min
Plots(1)
Tosca is set in Rome at the end of the 18th century. Love and jealousy drive the story to its inevitable, tragic end. Tosca, an actress, kills her tormentor, Scarpia, and rushes to save her lover, Mario. All goes awry and Mario is executed. Tosca, in an act of defiance, then throws herself from the roof of Castel Sant'angelo to her death. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Roberto Alagna
France
Best movies:
Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD (2006) (series)
Angela Gheorghiu
Romania
Best movies:
Carmen (1997) (theatrical recording)
Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD (2006) (series)