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The Charterhouse of Parma
This adaptation of Stendhal's timeless masterpiece of French literature tells the tale of Fabrice Del Dongo (Grard Philipe) a young archibishop who gives his heart and soul to romance rather than to the Church creating upheaval in the lives of evergone around him the Countess of Sanseverine (Maria Casares) is but one of the may women who love him. In turn she incurs jealous retributions from those in high places who desire her. For his crimes Fabrice is thrown in Prison where from Crimes Fabrice is thrown in prison where form his lonely window he falls in love with his jailer s daughter and plans a daring escape she however calls his plan insane and takes a vow to the Virgin Mary to never see him again ever if his escape succeeds the Charterhouse of Parma explodes with conflicting desires man s desire form God vs. his desire for romance.
| Release : | 1948 |
| Rating : | 7.2 |
| Studio : | Excelsa Film, Scalera Film, Les Films André Paulvé, |
| Crew : | Production Design, Set Decoration, |
| Cast : | Gérard Philipe Renée Faure María Casares Louis Salou Louis Seigner |
| Genre : | Drama Romance |
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Reviews
Pretty Good
Memorable, crazy movie
Admirable film.
It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.
