The Charterhouse of Parma
La Chartreuse de Parme
Synopsis
This adaptation of Stendhal's timeless masterpiece of French literature tells the tale of Fabrice Del Dongo (Grard Philipe) a young archibishop who gives his heart and soul to romance rather than to the Church creating upheaval in the lives of evergone around him the Countess of Sanseverine (Maria Casares) is but one of the may women who love him. In turn she incurs jealous retributions from those in high places who desire her. For his crimes Fabrice is thrown in Prison where from Crimes Fabrice is thrown in prison where form his lonely window he falls in love with his jailer s daughter and plans a daring escape she however calls his plan insane and takes a vow to the Virgin Mary to never see him again ever if his escape succeeds the Charterhouse of Parma explodes with conflicting desires man s desire form God vs. his desire for romance.
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Gérard Philipe
le marquis Fabrice Del Dong
Renée Faure
Clelia Conti
María Casares
la duchesse Gina de San Severina
Louis Salou
le prince Ernest IV
Louis Seigner
Grillo - le gardien de la Tour Farnese
Tullio Carminati
Le comte Mosca, le premier ministre
Lucien Coëdel
Rassi, le chef de la police (as Lucien Coedel)
Aldo Silvani
Le général Conti, gouverneur de la prison de Parme
Maria Michi
Marietta
Claudio Gora
Le marquis Crescenzi
Mario Gallina
L'aubergiste
Albert Rémy
Nerio Bernardi
La mari de Fausta (uncredited)
Renato Chiantoni
Le soldat a la lettre anonyme (uncredited)
Emilio Cigoli
(uncredited)
Attilio Dottesio
Ferrante Palla (uncredited)
Claudio Ermelli
L'espion de Mosca (uncredited)
Enrico Glori
Gilletti, l'acteur de théâtre (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Jarry, Pierre Véry, Christian-Jaque
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- La Chartreuse de Parme
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Excelsa Film, Les Films André Paulvé, Scalera Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian-Jaque
Pierre Jarry, Pierre Véry, Christian-Jaque, Stendhal
Renzo Rossellini
Nicolas Hayer, Romolo Garroni
Giulia Fontana, Jacques Desagneaux
Franco Magli, Fred Orain, André Paulvé
Department Leadership Roster
Christian-Jaque
Director
Pierre Jarry
Screenplay
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Pierre Véry
Screenplay
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Giulia Fontana
Editor
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Romolo Garroni
Director of Photography
Georges Annenkov
Costume Design
Christian-Jaque
Screenplay
André Paulvé
Producer
Jacques Desagneaux
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Charterhouse of Parma
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What is The Charterhouse of Parma about?
This adaptation of Stendhal's timeless masterpiece of French literature tells the tale of Fabrice Del Dongo (Grard Philipe) a young archibishop who gives his heart and soul to romance rather than to the Church creating upheaval in the lives of evergone around him the Countess of Sanseverine (Maria Casares) is but one of the may women who love him. In turn she incurs jealous retributions from those in high places who desire her. For his crimes Fabrice is thrown in Prison where from Crimes Fabrice is thrown in prison where form his lonely window he falls in love with his jailer s daughter and plans a daring escape she however calls his plan insane and takes a vow to the Virgin Mary to never see him again ever if his escape succeeds the Charterhouse of Parma explodes with conflicting desires man s desire form God vs. his desire for romance.
Who directed The Charterhouse of Parma?
The Charterhouse of Parma was directed by Christian-Jaque.
Who stars in The Charterhouse of Parma?
The principal cast of The Charterhouse of Parma includes Gérard Philipe, Renée Faure, María Casares, Louis Salou, Louis Seigner.
When was The Charterhouse of Parma released and how long is it?
The Charterhouse of Parma was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Charterhouse of Parma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Charterhouse of Parma was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
Is The Charterhouse of Parma based on a book or true story?
The Charterhouse of Parma is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stendhal".