The Corsican Brothers (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1941, The Corsican Brothers is a drama and adventure film directed by Gregory Ratoff, running about 111 minutes. “ALEXANDER DUMAS' IMMORTAL CLASSIC” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cultured Mario and outlaw Lucien, twins separated at birth, join forces to avenge their parents' death at the hands of evil Colonna. Because each feels all the same sensations experienced by the other, swordplay is difficult for them. Worse yet, raised very differently, they struggle to find common ground between their conflicting personalities. But to defeat their enemy, the two will have to overcome the obstacles and work as a team.
Who’s in it. The Corsican Brothers stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Lucien Franchi / Mario Franchi, Ruth Warrick as Countess Isabelle Gravini, Akim Tamiroff as Baron Colonna and J. Carrol Naish as Lorenzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Corsican Brothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Corsican Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Corsican Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Corsican Brothers (1941)?
- In US, The Corsican Brothers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Corsican Brothers worth watching?
- The Corsican Brothers holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Corsican Brothers?
- The Corsican Brothers stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ruth Warrick, Akim Tamiroff, J. Carrol Naish and H.B. Warner.
- When was The Corsican Brothers released?
- The Corsican Brothers was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.