The Charterhouse of Parma (1948)

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Synopsis of The Charterhouse of Parma

French filmmaker Christian-Jaque directs the 1948 melodrama La Chartreuse de Parme. Gérard Philipe plays the Marquis Fabrice del Dongo, a member of the clergy who chooses love over the church. Unfortunately, this sets off a lot a problems for both him and his sweetheart, the Dutchess Gina de San Servina (Maria Casarés). The original musical score is by Renzo Rossellini. This black-and-white film won the best cinematography award at the 1948 Locarno Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
170 mins

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Director(s):
Christian-Jaque
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