Fortune carrée
Synopsis
Igricheff, the Amiris' instructor, refuses to take part in the Cadi's arms deal. Deposed, he flees and joins the Ghafaris, determined to help his former enemies against the Amiris. Taken prisoner, he is saved by his young slave, Yasmina, while the Ghafaris are almost completely annihilated. He takes refuge on the ship of the trafficker Mordhom. Having provoked the death of his servant, he is put on trial by Mordhom but acquitted by his peers. Mordhom then lands Igricheff on the coast, and the latter succeeds in saving the Frenchman from an Amiri attack. The two men reconcile and set off on their adventures together.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Borderie
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Kessel, Bernard Borderie
- Original Score
- Paul Misraki
- Original Title
- Fortune carrée
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Borderie, Noria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Borderie
Georges Kessel, Bernard Borderie, Joseph Kessel
Paul Misraki
Nicolas Hayer
Jean Feyte
Julien Derode
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Kessel
Screenplay
Julien Derode
Producer
Jean Feyte
Editor
Bernard Borderie
Screenplay
Paul Misraki
Original Music Composer
René Moulaert
Production Design
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Bernard Borderie
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortune carrée
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What is Fortune carrée about?
Igricheff, the Amiris' instructor, refuses to take part in the Cadi's arms deal. Deposed, he flees and joins the Ghafaris, determined to help his former enemies against the Amiris. Taken prisoner, he is saved by his young slave, Yasmina, while the Ghafaris are almost completely annihilated. He takes refuge on the ship of the trafficker Mordhom. Having provoked the death of his servant, he is put on trial by Mordhom but acquitted by his peers. Mordhom then lands Igricheff on the coast, and the latter succeeds in saving the Frenchman from an Amiri attack. The two men reconcile and set off on their adventures together.
Who directed Fortune carrée?
Fortune carrée was directed by Bernard Borderie.
Who stars in Fortune carrée?
The principal cast of Fortune carrée includes Pedro Armendáriz, Paul Meurisse, Fernand Ledoux, Folco Lulli, Léopoldo Francès.
When was Fortune carrée released and how long is it?
Fortune carrée was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Fortune carrée?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fortune carrée was composed by Paul Misraki.
Is Fortune carrée based on a book or true story?
Fortune carrée is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Kessel".