The Vendetta
La vendetta
Synopsis
Arbella is a charming village in Corsica. It's such a pleasant place to live that Monsieur Lauriston has decided to spend his old age there with his wife Marthe. Encouraged by Giuseppe, the owner of the Napoleon bar, he is promoted to mayor. This brings him the wrath of Captain Bartoli, owner of the Café Bonaparte, a self-styled pirate and navigator who has long aspired to this honorable position. Further complications arise when Lauriston's nephew romances Antonia, the daughter of Amoretti, the last bandit of honor in the area and the town's main tourist attraction.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Francis Blanche
Bartoli
Olivier Hussenot
Mr Lauriston
Louis de Funès
Amoretti
Jean Lefebvre
Colombo
Rosy Varte
Mrs. Lauriston
Jacqueline Pierreux
Tourist
Charles Blavette
Sosthène
Christian Méry
Teacher
Mario Carotenuto
Corti, candidate for mayor
Marisa Merlini
Postwoman
Geneviève Galéa
Antonia Amoretti
Jean Houbé
Michel Lauriston, the nephew
Elisa Mainardi
Girl from Bastia
Noël Rocchiccioli
Colonna
Tintin Pasqualini
Noel Vinciguerra
Juan Vilato
Singer who supports Mr. Lauriston
Jacqueline Doyen
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Chérasse
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Clouzot, Jacques Emmanuel, Jean Chérasse
- Original Title
- La vendetta
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- M.E.C, S.I.F.E.C
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Chérasse
Jean Clouzot, Jacques Emmanuel, Jean Chérasse
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Clouzot
Writer
Jacques Emmanuel
Writer
Jean Chérasse
Writer
Jean Chérasse
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Vendetta.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Vendetta.
Louis de Funès 🇨🇵
More Like The Vendetta
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Vendetta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vendetta about?
Arbella is a charming village in Corsica. It's such a pleasant place to live that Monsieur Lauriston has decided to spend his old age there with his wife Marthe. Encouraged by Giuseppe, the owner of the Napoleon bar, he is promoted to mayor. This brings him the wrath of Captain Bartoli, owner of the Café Bonaparte, a self-styled pirate and navigator who has long aspired to this honorable position. Further complications arise when Lauriston's nephew romances Antonia, the daughter of Amoretti, the last bandit of honor in the area and the town's main tourist attraction.
Who directed The Vendetta?
The Vendetta was directed by Jean Chérasse.
Who stars in The Vendetta?
The principal cast of The Vendetta includes Francis Blanche, Olivier Hussenot, Louis de Funès, Jean Lefebvre, Rosy Varte.
When was The Vendetta released and how long is it?
The Vendetta was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vendetta?
The Vendetta holds official age classifications: FR: TP.