The Corsican Brothers
“ALEXANDER DUMAS' IMMORTAL CLASSIC”
Synopsis
Cultured Mario and outlaw Lucien, twins separated at birth, join forces to avenge their parents' death at the hands of evil Colonna. Because each feels all the same sensations experienced by the other, swordplay is difficult for them. Worse yet, raised very differently, they struggle to find common ground between their conflicting personalities. But to defeat their enemy, the two will have to overcome the obstacles and work as a team.
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The Corsican Brothers(1941) - Mario Franchi vs. Colonna
Type: Clip • Published 2014-10-07
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Lucien Franchi / Mario Franchi
Ruth Warrick
Countess Isabelle Gravini
Akim Tamiroff
Baron Colonna
J. Carrol Naish
Lorenzo
H.B. Warner
Dr. Enrico Paoli
John Emery
Tomasso
Henry Wilcoxon
Count Victor Franchi
Gloria Holden
Countess Franchi
Walter Kingsford
Monsieur Dupre
Nana Bryant
Madame Dupre
Pedro de Cordoba
Count Gravini
Veda Ann Borg
Maria
William Farnum
Priest
Sarah Padden
Nurse
Manart Kippen
Martelli
Ruth Robinson
Angela
Richard Alexander
Castle Guard (Uncredited)
Wilson Benge
The Baron's Butler (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Ratoff
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bruce
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Corsican Brothers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Ratoff
George Bruce, Alexandre Dumas, Howard Estabrook
Dimitri Tiomkin
Harry Stradling Sr.
William F. Claxton
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Ratoff
Director
George Bruce
Screenplay
Edward Small
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
William F. Claxton
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Nicolai Remisoff
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Corsican Brothers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Corsican Brothers about?
Cultured Mario and outlaw Lucien, twins separated at birth, join forces to avenge their parents' death at the hands of evil Colonna. Because each feels all the same sensations experienced by the other, swordplay is difficult for them. Worse yet, raised very differently, they struggle to find common ground between their conflicting personalities. But to defeat their enemy, the two will have to overcome the obstacles and work as a team.
Who directed The Corsican Brothers?
The Corsican Brothers was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
Who stars in The Corsican Brothers?
The principal cast of The Corsican Brothers includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ruth Warrick, Akim Tamiroff, J. Carrol Naish, H.B. Warner.
When was The Corsican Brothers released and how long is it?
The Corsican Brothers was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did The Corsican Brothers make at the box office?
The Corsican Brothers grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Corsican Brothers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Corsican Brothers was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is The Corsican Brothers based on a book or true story?
The Corsican Brothers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Corsican Brothers?
The Corsican Brothers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).