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Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Wartime drama about the romance that develops between a gregarious Italian captain and a strong-willed Greek woman during the Italian occupation of Cephalonia.

Wartime drama about the romance that develops between a gregarious Italian captain and a strong-willed Greek woman during the Italian occupation of Cephalonia.

When the horror of war comes to shatter the tranquillity of this Mediterranean island, however, their love is put to the ultimate test as they are forced to choose between their countries and their feelings for one another. Based on the best-selling novel by Louis de Bernieres.

2 hours, 15 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Sep 200822:20

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorJohn Madden
Captain CorelliNicolas Cage
PelagiaPenelope Cruz
Dr IannisJohn Hurt
MandrasChristian Bale
DrosoulaIrene Papas

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Sep 200822:35
  • Sun 21 Sep 200822:20