Colomba
Originally released in 1948. Colomba is a feature film. directed by Émile Couzinet.
Starring Catherine Damet, Pierre Magnier, and Édouard Delmont
Synopsis
The film is set shortly after the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, around 1818, in which the hero Lieutanatn Orso fought for the French. In Marseille, returning to Corsica and his family estate, of which is now the head, Orso meets the Irish widower Colonel Sir Thomas Nevil and his beautiful daughter Lydia. The Colonel also fought for the British at Waterloo and they strike up a military-based friendship. They also share a passion for hunting. Orso convinces the colonel to come and hunt there. France ruled Corsica then, as they still do. Sadly, in his absence Orso's father has been assassinated by the influential Barracini family. Orso's sister Colomba is bent on him revenging the murder - in the Sicilian vendetta style. Orso doesn't agree with these old ways and the scene is set for a terrible conflict involving Corsican bandits and the French prefect. The book was made into an Italian one with the same title in 1948 and remade in 1950 in Hollywood under the name of "Vendetta".
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colomba about?
The film is set shortly after the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, around 1818, in which the hero Lieutanatn Orso fought for the French. In Marseille, returning to Corsica and his family estate, of which i...
Who directed Colomba?
Colomba was directed by Émile Couzinet.
How long is Colomba?
Colomba has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Colomba released?
Colomba was released on June 14, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Colomba?
The main cast of Colomba includes Catherine Damet, Pierre Magnier, Édouard Delmont, Raphaël Patorni, Charles Blavette.