Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane (2002)
At the end of 1918 while civil war is raging on in Russia, antagonism is slowly spreading to the East, between the Oral mountains and Shanghai. Stuck between a desire to save what's left of the great Imperial Russia, and starting from a clean slate, old generals, secret organizations, and mercenaries attracted by gold, struggle to take advantage of the events. As Corto Maltese returns to Shanghai, he barely gets time to cross paths with his old friend/nemesis Rasputin, and escape a murder attempt before being contacted by members of a Chinese secret organization called "The Red Lanterns". In the heart of violent Manchurian horizons, Corto and Rasputin launch themselves into a fabulous treasure hunt, following the tracks of the mysterious armor-plated train of Kolchak. A steel monster spiked with canons and machine guns, this trains protects the counter-revolutionaries gold...
Cast
- Richard Berry - Corto Maltese (FR)
- Patrick Bouchitey - Rasputin (FR)
- Barbara Schulz - Shangai Li (FR)
- Marie Trintignant - Duchessa Marina Seminova (FR)
- Marc Chapiteau - L'Ataman Semenov (FR)
- Maxime Leroux - Nino (voice)
- Hervé Bellon - Generale Chang (FR)
- Emmanuel Curtil - Tenente Barrow (FR)
- Patrice Dozier - Lunga Vita (FR)
- Jean-Michel Dupuis - Barone Von Ungern-Sternberg (FR)
Screenplay
- Thierry Thomas
- Hugo Pratt (Graphic Novel)
- Natalia Borodin
- Pascal Morelli
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
china, shanghai, china, manchuria, biography, siberia, 1900s, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane about?
- At the end of 1918 while civil war is raging on in Russia, antagonism is slowly spreading to the East, between the Oral mountains and Shanghai. Stuck between a desire to save what's left of the great Imperial Russia, and starting from a clean slate, old generals, secret organizations, and mercenaries attracted by gold, struggle to take advantage of the events. As Corto Maltese returns to Shanghai, he barely gets time to cross paths with his old friend/nemesis Rasputin, and escape a murder attempt before being contacted by members of a Chinese secret organization called "The Red Lanterns". In the heart of violent Manchurian horizons, Corto and Rasputin launch themselves into a fabulous treasure hunt, following the tracks of the mysterious armor-plated train of Kolchak. A steel monster spiked with canons and machine guns, this trains protects the counter-revolutionaries gold...
- Who directed Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane?
- Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane was directed by Pascal Morelli.
- Who stars in Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane?
- Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane stars Richard Berry, Patrick Bouchitey, Barbara Schulz, Marie Trintignant, Marc Chapiteau, Maxime Leroux.
- How long is Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane?
- Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane?
- Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane is a Drama, Animation, History, Adventure film.
- How much did Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane gross?
- Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane produced?
- Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane was produced in Italy, France.
- What are the themes of Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane?
- The themes of Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.