Casabianca (1951) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1951 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1951, Casabianca is a drame and guerre film directed by Georges Péclet, running about 69 minutes. “D'après l'autobiographie du Commandant L'HERMINIER” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Le film retrace l'histoire véridique du sous-marin français Casabianca, sous les ordres du capitaine de corvette Jean l'Herminier. Le 27 novembre 1942, le Casabianca s'échappa de Toulon, son équipage préférant continuer la guerre avec les alliés, plutôt que de se saborder avec le reste de la flotte française. Il rallia Alger puis participa au ravitaillement des maquis corses, permettant à l'île de se libérer en septembre 1943.

Who’s in it. Casabianca stars Pierre Dudan as Sgt. Tony Luccioni, Gérard Landry as Lt. Delac, Jean Vilmont as Chief Engineer Marac and Alain Terrane as 'Mistral', tall sailor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Casabianca has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casabianca page.

If you liked it. Fans of Casabianca tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Casabianca (1951)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Casabianca change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Casabianca worth watching?
Casabianca holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and guerre. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Casabianca?
Casabianca stars Pierre Dudan, Gérard Landry, Jean Vilmont, Alain Terrane and Jean Vilar.
When was Casabianca released?
Casabianca was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.