Codine
Originally released in 1963. Codine is a drama film. directed by Henri Colpi.
Starring Alexandru Virgil Platon, Răzvan Petrescu, and Françoise Brion
Synopsis
An ex-convict struggles to survive by brute force alone in a turn-of-the-century slum in Bucharest. Codine is the thug who served 10 years for murdering a friend. He returns home to his miserly mother, whose penny-pinching ways infuriate her son. A young boy looks up to Codine, and through the man's eyes he sees the economic and social injustices from an adult perspective. When Codine kills another man who violated his trust, his mother becomes more unhinged and paranoid. Thinking her son will steal her hoarded money, she plots to kill her only son. The impressionable child watches in horror and amazement at the cruel machinations of the adult work that surrounds him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- Studioul Cinematografic București
- Cosmo Film
- Unifilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Codine about?
An ex-convict struggles to survive by brute force alone in a turn-of-the-century slum in Bucharest. Codine is the thug who served 10 years for murdering a friend. He returns home to his miserly mot...
Who directed Codine?
Codine was directed by Henri Colpi.
How long is Codine?
Codine has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Codine released?
Codine was released on May 15, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Codine?
The main cast of Codine includes Alexandru Virgil Platon, Răzvan Petrescu, Françoise Brion, Nelly Borgeaud, Germaine Kerjean.