Casabianca
Originally released in 1951. Casabianca is a war/drama film. directed by Georges Péclet. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pierre Dudan, Gérard Landry, and Jean Vilmont
Synopsis
In November of 1942, the French submarine, the "Casabianca,", escapes from German-held Toulon, and, upon joining the Free French forces at Algiers, is sent on a secret mission to Corsica to take two secret-service agents to make contact with the underground there. The agents contact the Marquis resistance forces, and learn they are ready to revolt but lack the needed arms and ammunition. The submarine is sent back to Corscia with the necessary weapons for the resistance-fighters, and also returns with trained troops to assist the resistance forces in attacking the Germans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Dudan
as Sgt. Tony Luccioni
Gérard Landry
as Lt. Delac
Jean Vilmont
as Chief Engineer Marac
Alain Terrane
as 'Mistral', tall sailor
Jean Vilar
as Submarine Commandant Jean L'Herminier
Paulette Andrieux
as Maria
Michel Vadet
as Captain Le Gallec
Alan Adair
as Lt. Dudley
Paul Mesnier
as Admiral
Georges Péclet
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société Marseillaise du Film
- Les Films Croix du Sud
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casabianca about?
In November of 1942, the French submarine, the "Casabianca,", escapes from German-held Toulon, and, upon joining the Free French forces at Algiers, is sent on a secret mission to Corsica to take tw...
Who directed Casabianca?
Casabianca was directed by Georges Péclet.
How long is Casabianca?
Casabianca has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Casabianca released?
Casabianca was released on May 17, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Casabianca?
The main cast of Casabianca includes Pierre Dudan, Gérard Landry, Jean Vilmont, Alain Terrane, Jean Vilar.