Benito Cereno
Synopsis
When Captain Amaso Delano approaches a three-masted ship in distress to offer his assistance, he discovers a most unusual situation: its captain, Don Benito Cereno, seems to command a very scant crew, moreover composed only of Africans. Cereno is in very bad condition and apparently survives only thanks to the affectionate care of his faithful body-servant slave Atimbo. When Delano leaves the dilapidated ship to seek relief, Cereno jumps in the boat and explains to the Americans that he has been the victim of a revolt of the slaves. The ship is now in their hands.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge Roullet
- Screenplay & Story
- Serge Roullet, Herman Melville
- Original Title
- Benito Cereno
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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Serge Roullet
Serge Roullet, Herman Melville
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Serge Roullet
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Serge Roullet
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What is Benito Cereno about?
When Captain Amaso Delano approaches a three-masted ship in distress to offer his assistance, he discovers a most unusual situation: its captain, Don Benito Cereno, seems to command a very scant crew, moreover composed only of Africans. Cereno is in very bad condition and apparently survives only thanks to the affectionate care of his faithful body-servant slave Atimbo. When Delano leaves the dilapidated ship to seek relief, Cereno jumps in the boat and explains to the Americans that he has been the victim of a revolt of the slaves. The ship is now in their hands.
Who directed Benito Cereno?
Benito Cereno was directed by Serge Roullet.
Who stars in Benito Cereno?
The principal cast of Benito Cereno includes Ruy Guerra, Georges Selmark, Tamour Diop, Gino Turini, Philippe Nourry.
When was Benito Cereno released and how long is it?
Benito Cereno was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Benito Cereno based on a book or true story?
Benito Cereno is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Melville".