The Charterhouse of Parma
Fabrice del Dongo, a young archbishop, gives his all to romance rather than to the Church, creating complications for everyone around. The Countess of San Severina, is but one of the women who love him a la folie, spurring jealous retribution in high places from those who in turn want her. From his prison window, Fabrice falls in love with the jailer's daughter who takes a vow to the Virgin Mary to never see him again if his escape succeeds.
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Released
- 1948
Details
Release year: 1948
Storyline
Fabrice del Dongo, a young archbishop, gives his all to romance rather than to the Church, creating complications for everyone around. The Countess of San Severina, is but one of the women who love him a la folie, spurring jealous retribution in high places from those who in turn want her. From his prison window, Fabrice falls in love with the jailer's daughter who takes a vow to the Virgin Mary to never see him again if his escape succeeds.
Top credits
- RenĂ©e Faure â Clelia Conti
- Lucien CoĂ«del â Rassi, le chef de la police
- Louis Salou â Le prince Ernest IV
- MarĂa Casares â La duchesse Gina de San Severina