
Release Date
August 17, 2001
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Running Time
131 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated R for some violence, sexuality and language
During early World War II, on the Greek Island of Cephallonia, the Italian Captain Corelli falls in love with Pelagia, a local woman. She, however, is engaged to Mandras, who left the island to join the Greek partisans.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Three years ago the movie world was shocked when Shakespeare in Love robbed favorite Saving Private Ryan of an Oscar. The movie superbly combined drama, comedy, romance, and history into a fantastic piece, and now, in 2001, director John Madden is trying to recreate the magic with Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Full movie review »