Almayer's Folly
La Folie Almayer
Synopsis
An adaptation of Joseph Conrad's first novel, taking us to the Malaysian mangrove forests against a backdrop of colonial decadence.
Top Cast
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Giorgio Albertazzi
Almayer
Rosemary Dexter
Nina
Paul Barge
Dain Maroulla
Gianni Rizzo
Lakamba
Andrea Aureli
Babalatchi
Abder Berkani
Ali
Laurence Bourdil
Mme Almayer
Raymond Loyer
Capitaine Ford
Antoine Fontaine
Le lieutenant hollandais
Antoine Fontaine
Taminah
Van Doude
Le commandant hollandais
Hans Meyer
Le capitaine Linguard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio Cottafavi
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Conrad, Louis Guilloux, Jean-Daniel de la Rochefoucauld
- Original Title
- La Folie Almayer
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio Cottafavi
Joseph Conrad, Louis Guilloux, Jean-Daniel de la Rochefoucauld
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio Cottafavi
Director
Louis Guilloux
Writer
Jean-Daniel de la Rochefoucauld
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almayer's Folly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Almayer's Folly about?
An adaptation of Joseph Conrad's first novel, taking us to the Malaysian mangrove forests against a backdrop of colonial decadence.
Who directed Almayer's Folly?
Almayer's Folly was directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.
Who stars in Almayer's Folly?
The principal cast of Almayer's Folly includes Giorgio Albertazzi, Rosemary Dexter, Paul Barge, Gianni Rizzo, Andrea Aureli.
When was Almayer's Folly released and how long is it?
Almayer's Folly was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is Almayer's Folly based on a book or true story?
Almayer's Folly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Conrad".