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directed by

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and starring Richard Greene, Paula Raymond and Raymond Burr. It is loosely based on the 1844 novella by

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: '' The Corsican Brothers''.

Plot

In the eighteenth century, twin brothers overthrow a sadistic aristocrat.

Cast

* Richard Greene as Mario/Carlos * Paula Raymond as Christina * Raymond Burr as Jonatto * Dona Drake as Zelda * Raymond Greenleaf as Paoli *

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as Nerva * Frank Puglia as Riggio *

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as Lorenzo * Peter Mamakos as Diegas *

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as Dianza * Peter Brocco as Angelo *

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as Arturo * Clayton Moore as Ricardo * Virginia Brissac as Maria *

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as Grisha * Michael Ansara as Blacksmith * William Forrest as Marquis * John Pickard as Coachman

Production

Filming started September 1952.

References

External links

* 1953 films 1950s historical adventure films American historical adventure films 1950s English-language films Films based on The Corsican Brothers Films set in Corsica Films set in the 18th century Films produced by Edward Small American black-and-white films United Artists films Films directed by Ray Nazarro 1950s American films Films with screenplays by Richard Schayer Films scored by Irving Gertz English-language historical adventure films {{1950s-adventure-film-stub