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Mathias Sandorf (1963)

Mathias Sandorf (1963), directed by Georges Lampin, starring Louis Jourdan and Renaud Mary.

02/13/1963 BR Adventure, Drama and Romance 1h 45m

Synopsis

1868. Revolutionary Mathias Sandorf is determined to oust the dictatorship oppressing his country. The people see him as their liberator. Denounced by his banker, Mathias is arrested and sentenced to death. He manages to escape and takes refuge in a fishing village where he prepares a new uprising.

  • Cecilio PaniaguaCinematography
  • Georges LampinDirector
  • Henri TavernaEditing
  • Joe HajosOriginal music

About the film

Mathias Sandorf is a 1963 historical adventure film directed by Georges Lampin and starring Louis Jourdan, Renaud Mary and Francisco Rabal. Made as a co-production between France, Italy and Spain it is based on the 1885 novel of the same title by Jules Verne.

The film's sets were designed by the art director Maurice Colasson. It was shot at studios in Barcelona and the Billancourt Studios in Paris.

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Mathias Sandorf is a 1963 historical adventure film directed by Georges Lampin and starring Louis Jourdan, Renaud Mary and Francisco Rabal. Made as a co-production between France, Italy and Spain it is based on the 1885 novel of the same title by Jules Verne.

The film's sets were designed by the art director Maurice Colasson. It was shot at studios in Barcelona and the Billancourt Studios in Paris.

Cast

Louis Jourdan as Le comte Mathias Sandorf

Renaud Mary as Sarcany

Francisco Rabal as Frédéric de Rotenbourg

Serena Vergano as Elisabeth Sandorf

Antoine Balpêtré as Professor Ernst Bathory

Bernard Blier as Toronthal

Valeria Fabrizi as Helene

Antonio Casas as Zathmar

Xan das Bolas as Carpena

Carlos Mendy as Ferrato

Daniel Cauchy as Pescade

Carl Studer as Matifou

Claudio Gora as Procureur

References

Bibliography

Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. The A to Z of French Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2009.

External links

Mathias Sandorf at IMDb

Mathias Sandorf at Variety Distribution

Text from Mathias Sandorf (1963 film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathias_Sandorf_(1963_film)

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What is Mathias Sandorf about?

Mathias Sandorf: 1868. Revolutionary Mathias Sandorf is determined to oust the dictatorship oppressing his country. The people see him as their liberator. Denounced by his banker, Mathias is arrested and sentenced to death. He manages to escape and takes refuge in a fishing village where he prepares a new uprising.

Who directed Mathias Sandorf?

Mathias Sandorf was directed by Georges Lampin in 1963.

Who stars in Mathias Sandorf?

The cast of Mathias Sandorf includes Louis Jourdan, Renaud Mary, Francisco Rabal, Serena Vergano and Antoine Balpêtré.

How long is Mathias Sandorf?

Mathias Sandorf runs for 105 minutes, or 1h45.

What is Mathias Sandorf based on?

Mathias Sandorf is based on Mathias Sandorf.

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