The Corsican Brothers
"ALEXANDER DUMAS' IMMORTAL CLASSIC"
Originally released in 1941. The Corsican Brothers is a adventure/drama film. directed by Gregory Ratoff.
Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ruth Warrick, and Akim Tamiroff
Synopsis
Cultured Mario and outlaw Lucien, twins separated at birth, join forces to avenge their parents' death at the hands of evil Colonna. Because each feels all the same sensations experienced by the other, swordplay is difficult for them. Worse yet, raised very differently, they struggle to find common ground between their conflicting personalities. But to defeat their enemy, the two will have to overcome the obstacles and work as a team.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (9 votes)
Box Office
$1.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Lucien Franchi / Mario Franchi
Ruth Warrick
as Countess Isabelle Gravini
Akim Tamiroff
as Baron Colonna
J. Carrol Naish
as Lorenzo
H.B. Warner
as Dr. Enrico Paoli
John Emery
as Tomasso
Henry Wilcoxon
as Count Victor Franchi
Gloria Holden
as Countess Franchi
Walter Kingsford
as Monsieur Dupre
Nana Bryant
as Madame Dupre
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,300,000
Production Companies
- Edward Small Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Corsican Brothers about?
Cultured Mario and outlaw Lucien, twins separated at birth, join forces to avenge their parents' death at the hands of evil Colonna. Because each feels all the same sensations experienced by the ot...
Who directed The Corsican Brothers?
The Corsican Brothers was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
How long is The Corsican Brothers?
The Corsican Brothers has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Corsican Brothers released?
The Corsican Brothers was released on November 28, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Corsican Brothers?
The main cast of The Corsican Brothers includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ruth Warrick, Akim Tamiroff, J. Carrol Naish, H.B. Warner.