Captain Corelli's Mandolin

2001 2h 11m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 588

DramaRomanceWar

Synopsis

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When a fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during World War II, his fiancée falls in love with the local Italian commander.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Nicolas Cage
Captain Antonio Corelli
Penélope Cruz
Pelagia
John Hurt
Dr. Iannis
Christian Bale
Mandras
David Morrissey
Captain Günther Weber
Irene Papas
Drosoula
Gerasimos Skiadaresis
Mr. Stamatis
Aspasia Kralli
Mrs. Stamatis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Madden
Writers: Shawn Slovo
Languages: German, Italian, Greek, English
Countries: France, United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $57M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: German, Italian, Greek, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Madden, shot by John Toll. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mick Audsley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nicolas Cage and Penélope Cruz and John Hurt carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Madden directs. John Toll behind the camera. Stephen Warbeck scores. Mick Audsley cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in German, Italian, Greek, English.

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1Mid-budget at $57M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 4 languages: German, Italian, Greek, English.
4International production across 3 countries: France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
5Directed by John Madden, shot by John Toll. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Mick Audsley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Nicolas Cage and Penélope Cruz and John Hurt carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0238112 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 17 different titles around the world.