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Caravaggio

NR19861h 33mDerek Jarman
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 55

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"His passion came with a price."

A retelling of the life of the celebrated 17th-century Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtations with the underworld.

DramaHistoryRomance
ItalyArtistPainterBiographyMale HomosexualityLgbt17th CenturyCaravaggioGay Theme

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Frequently asked questions

What is Caravaggio (1986) about?

A retelling of the life of the celebrated 17th-century Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtations with the underworld.

Who stars in Caravaggio?

Caravaggio stars Nigel Terry (Caravaggio), Sean Bean (Ranuccio), Garry Cooper (Davide), Dexter Fletcher (Young Caravaggio), Spencer Leigh (Jerusaleme). The film was directed by Derek Jarman.

How long is Caravaggio?

Caravaggio has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated NR.

Is Caravaggio worth watching?

Caravaggio holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama, History, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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