Casanova (1987)
- Director(s):
- Simon Langton
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Synopsis of Casanova
Decked out in powdered wig and pasty "dandy" makeup, Richard Chamberlain stars as legendary Venetian lover Giovanni Casanova (1725-1798) in this made-for-television biopic. The teleplay by George Macdonald Fraser (of "Flashman" fame) follows Casanova as his reputation for being catnip to women builds throughout the 18th century. His sexual exploits cost him several important social and professional posts, and eventually land him in a Venice prison on a morals charge. Casanova's escape attempt provides a strong second act for this 3-hour effort, which also offers an amusing "con job" practiced by Casanova on a willing countess (Faye Dunaway). Frank Finlay co-stars as a nobleman who conducts a decades-long feud with our rakish hero. Filmed in Spain and Italy, Casanova debuted on March 1, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Casanova
- Richard Chamberlain - Giovanni Casanova
- Frank Finlay - Razetta
- Bruce Purchase - Major Grandi
- Hanna Schygulla - Casanova's Mother
- David Hart - Dr. Gozzi
- Aitana Sanchez-Gijon - Therese
- Chris Edmonds - Austrian Sergeant
- Michael Balfour - Jailer
- Jean-Pierre Cassel - Louis XV
- Paul Geoffrey - Dragoon Captain
- Fernando Hilbeck - Grimani
- Roy Kinnear - Balbi
- Alvaro Labra - Tailor
- Elizabeth Mason - Lady in Waiting
- Faye Dunaway - Madame D'Urfe
- Ornella Muti - Henriette
- Patrick Ryecart
- Sophie Ward - Jacqueline
- Jessica Moore - Angelique
- Dennis Vaughan - Doge of Venice
- John Wells - Judge
- Christopher Benjamin - Massimo
- Kenneth Colley - Le Duc
- Richard Griffiths - Cardinal
- William Job - Tour Guide
- Sylvia Kristel - Maddalena
- Traci Lind - Heidi
- Rose McVeigh - Captain's Wife
- Director(s):
- Simon Langton
- Writer(s):
- George MacDonald Fraser
- Producer(s):
- Sam Manners
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