Don Giovanni
Seen it?1979 | 176 min | Drama, Music
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 56 min.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
The famous nobleman Don Giovanni travels from town to town conquering women’s hearts, until the troubles he has created return to his own doorstep.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 BAFTAs.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Losey
- Ruggero RaimondiDon Giovanni
- John MacurdyThe Commendatore
- Edda MoserDonna Anna
- Kiri Te KanawaDonna Elvira
- Kenneth RiegelDon Ottavio
- José van DamLeporello
- Teresa BerganzaZerlina
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