The Charterhouse of Parma (1948)
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.
Cast
- Gérard Philipe - le marquis Fabrice Del Dong
- Renée Faure - Clelia Conti
- María Casares - la duchesse Gina de San Severina
- Louis Salou - le prince Ernest IV
- Louis Seigner - Grillo - le gardien de la Tour Farnese
- Tullio Carminati - Le comte Mosca, le premier ministre
- Lucien Coëdel - Rassi, le chef de la police (as Lucien Coedel)
- Aldo Silvani - Le général Conti, gouverneur de la prison de Parme
- Maria Michi - Marietta
- Claudio Gora - Le marquis Crescenzi
Screenplay
- Stendhal (Novel)
- Pierre Jarry (Screenplay)
- Christian-Jaque (Screenplay)
- Pierre Véry (Screenplay)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Charterhouse of Parma about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Charterhouse of Parma?
- The Charterhouse of Parma was directed by Christian-Jaque.
- Who stars in The Charterhouse of Parma?
- The Charterhouse of Parma stars Gérard Philipe, Renée Faure, María Casares, Louis Salou, Louis Seigner, Tullio Carminati.
- How long is The Charterhouse of Parma?
- The Charterhouse of Parma has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
- What genre is The Charterhouse of Parma?
- The Charterhouse of Parma is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Charterhouse of Parma produced?
- The Charterhouse of Parma was produced in France, Italy.