Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane
Originally released in 2002. Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane is a drama/animation film. directed by Pascal Morelli.
Starring Richard Berry, Patrick Bouchitey, and Barbara Schulz
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (51 votes)
Box Office
$1.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Richard Berry
as Corto Maltese (FR)
Patrick Bouchitey
as Rasputin (FR)
Barbara Schulz
as Shangai Li (FR)
Marie Trintignant
as Duchessa Marina Seminova (FR)
Marc Chapiteau
as L'Ataman Semenov (FR)
Maxime Leroux
as Nino (voice)
Hervé Bellon
as Generale Chang (FR)
Emmanuel Curtil
as Tenente Barrow (FR)
Patrice Dozier
as Lunga Vita (FR)
Jean-Michel Dupuis
as Barone Von Ungern-Sternberg (FR)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $1,254,978
Production Companies
- Canal+
- Ellipsanime Productions
- France 2 Cinéma
- Home Made Movies
- Pomalux
- Tele Plus
- RAI
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 gre...
Who directed Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane?
Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane was directed by Pascal Morelli.
How long is Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane?
Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane released?
Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane was released on September 25, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane?
The main cast of Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane includes Richard Berry, Patrick Bouchitey, Barbara Schulz, Marie Trintignant, Marc Chapiteau.