Captain Corelli's Mandolin (film)

Infobox Film
name = Captain Corelli's Mandolin


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caption = Promotional film poster
director = John Madden
producer = Tim Bevan,
Mark Huffam,
Kevin Loader
writer = Louis de Bernières,
Shawn Slovo
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starring = Nicolas Cage,
Penélope Cruz,
John Hurt,
Christian Bale
music = Stephen Warbeck
cinematography = John Toll
editing = Mick Audsley
distributor = Miramax Films (UK)
Universal Pictures (outside UK)
released = August 17, 2001
runtime = 131 min
country = United Kingdom,
France,
United States
language = English,
Greek,
German,
Italian
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imdb_id = 0238112

"Captain Corelli's Mandolin" is a 2001 film directed by John Madden and based on the novel of the same name by Louis de Bernières. It stars Nicolas Cage and Penélope Cruz. The film was panned by critics on its release and disappointed fans due to the fact that it deviates somewhat from the plot of the novel, with many of the book's tragic episodes softened.

Plot

The idyllic beauty of Greece's Mediterranean islands has been invaded by Italy, bringing legions of soldiers to the once tranquil island of Cephallonia. Captain Antonio Corelli, an officer with an irrepressibly jovial personality and passion for the mandolin, initially alienates a number of the villagers, including Pelagia. The daughter of the village doctor, Pelagia is an educated and strong-willed woman, and while at first offended by the Italian soldier's behaviour, she slowly warms to his certain charms as they are forced to share her father's home.

When Pelagia's fiancee, a local fisherman, heads off to war, the friendship between Antonio and Pelagia grows even stronger. Her beauty and intelligence have captured his heart and his fondness for the village's vibrant community causes him to question his reasons for fighting. Antonio becomes a part of the lives of the villagers, but the moment is fleeting. As the war grows ever closer, Antonio and Pelagia are forced to choose between their allegiance to their countries and the love they feel for one another-a love which must overcome tremendous odds, and endure the inevitable sacrifice which accompanies eternal devotion.

Cast and roles

* Nicolas Cage - Captain Antonio Corelli
* Penélope Cruz - Pelagia
* John Hurt - Dr. Iannis
* Christian Bale - Mandras
* Irene Papas - Drosoula
* Gerasimos Skiadaressis - Mr. Stamatis
* Aspasia Kralli - Mrs. Stamatis
* Michael Yannatos - Kokolios
* Dimitris Kaberidis - Father Aresenios
* Pietro Sarubbi - Velisarios, The Strongman
* Viki Maragaki - Eleni, Pelagia's Friend
* Joanna-Daria Adraktas - Young Lemoni
* Ira Tavlaridis - Older Lemoni
* Katerina Didaskalu - Lemoni's Mother
* Emilios Chilakis - Dimitris

External links

* [http://imdb.com/title/tt0238112/ Captain Corelli's Mandolin at IMDB]