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The Charterhouse of Parma (1948)

Movie ★ 6.4 170 min

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.

Christian-Jaque Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 21, 1948
Runtime
170 min
IMDb
tt0040223
Country
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Language
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Studio
Excelsa Film, Les Films André Paulvé, Scalera Film

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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.
When was The Charterhouse of Parma released?
The Charterhouse of Parma is a 1948 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Charterhouse of Parma?
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