Corto Maltese : La Cour secrète des Arcanes
- Drama
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- History
- Adventure
At the end of 1918 while civil war is raging on in Russia, antagonism is slowly spreading to the East, between the Oral mountains and Shanghai. Stuck between a desire to save what's left of the great Imperial Russia, and starting from a clean slate, old generals, secret organizations, and mercenaries attracted by gold, struggle to take advantage of the events. As Corto Maltese returns to Shanghai, he barely gets time to cross paths with his old friend/nemesis Rasputin, and escape a murder attempt before being contacted by members of a Chinese secret organization called "The Red Lanterns". In the heart of violent Manchurian horizons, Corto and Rasputin launch themselves into a fabulous treasure hunt, following the tracks of the mysterious armor-plated train of Kolchak. A steel monster spiked with canons and machine guns, this trains protects the counter-revolutionaries gold...
Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane is a 2002 animated adventure film based on the legendary comic character. Set in post-WWI Russia and Manchuria, the film follows the enigmatic mercenary Corto Maltese as he becomes entangled in a treasure hunt involving a mysterious armored train, secret organizations, and his old rival Rasputin during a period of civil war and political upheaval.
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Richard BerryCorto Maltese (FR)
Patrick BouchiteyRasputin (FR)
Barbara SchulzShangai Li (FR)
Marie TrintignantDuchessa Marina Seminova (FR)
Marc ChapiteauL'Ataman Semenov (FR)
Maxime LerouxNino (FR)
Hervé BellonGenerale Chang (FR)
Emmanuel CurtilTenente Barrow (FR)
Patrice DozierLunga Vita (FR)
Jean-Michel DupuisBarone Von Ungern-Sternberg (FR)
Philippe CottenMaggiore Tippit (FR)
Luca WardCorto Maltese (IT)
Ennio ColtortiRasputin (IT)
Ilaria LatiniShangai Li (IT)
Francesca GuadagnoDuchessa Marina Seminova (IT)
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When was this film released?
Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane was released on September 25, 2002.
What is the film about?
The story follows Corto Maltese in 1918 Manchuria as he encounters a Chinese secret organization called the Red Lanterns and joins Rasputin in pursuing Kolchak's legendary armored train, which is said to carry counter-revolutionary gold during Russia's civil war.
What genres does this film cover?
The film blends drama, animation, history, and adventure elements, creating an action-packed narrative set against the backdrop of early 20th-century political turmoil.
Is this based on existing material?
Yes, the film is based on the Corto Maltese comic series, adapting one of the character's adventures into animated form.
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