Rocambole
Synopsis
In London in 1903, during a reception at the German embassy, the legendary swindler Rocambole, thought to have died in the penal colony, helps the British secret service compromise a Prussian diplomat. His mission completed, Rocambole, under the identity of the Comte de Chamery, returns to Paris, where Baron Keller, an arms manufacturer in the service of the Kaiser, entertains the famous prima ballerina Cléo Santelli at Maxim's every evening, with whom he is madly in love. Despite her attentions, the young dancer falls in love with the false Chamery, who seems to have sworn the Baron's doom and ridicules him in the salons.
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Channing Pollock
Rocambole
Edy Vessel
Cléo Santelli (singer)
Nadia Gray
Comtesse
Guy Delorme
Commissaire Agus
Alberto Lupo
Baron Rudolf Keller
Nando Angelini
Rik Battaglia
Lilla Brignone
Mino Doro
Giuseppe Porelli
Gaetano Quartararo
Ettore Ribotta
Roberto Risso
Gianni Santuccio
Gianni Solaro
Benito Stefanelli
Pietro Tordi
Franco Volpi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Borderie
- Original Title
- Rocambole
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
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Bernard Borderie
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Borderie
Director
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What is Rocambole about?
In London in 1903, during a reception at the German embassy, the legendary swindler Rocambole, thought to have died in the penal colony, helps the British secret service compromise a Prussian diplomat. His mission completed, Rocambole, under the identity of the Comte de Chamery, returns to Paris, where Baron Keller, an arms manufacturer in the service of the Kaiser, entertains the famous prima ballerina Cléo Santelli at Maxim's every evening, with whom he is madly in love. Despite her attentions, the young dancer falls in love with the false Chamery, who seems to have sworn the Baron's doom and ridicules him in the salons.
Who directed Rocambole?
Rocambole was directed by Bernard Borderie.
Who stars in Rocambole?
The principal cast of Rocambole includes Channing Pollock, Edy Vessel, Nadia Gray, Guy Delorme, Alberto Lupo.
When was Rocambole released and how long is it?
Rocambole was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.