When did fascists become acceptable romantic heroes? The first instance was “The English Patient,” where we were meant to go all swoony at the romantic nobility of Ralph Fiennes’ saving Kristin ...

So it's too bad that a woefully miscast Nicolas Cage -- sporting a ridiculous Italian accent -- nearly drags it all down. Luckily, John Hurt comes to the rescue with an ace performance. Following up ...

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Alex Mugnaioni has worked at Shakespeare’s Globe, touring the Bard to North and South America, but only now is the actor making his West End debut, and in a work well away from the Bard. Beginning on ...

As fascist yet sensual invaders go, apparently none could hope to rival Mussolini's troops, portrayed in Captain Corelli's Mandolin as a veritable conga line of sun-glazed romantics who would much ...

This has not been a great summer for wartime love stories. First there was the disappointment of the highly anticipated Pearl Harbor, and following hot on its trails is the vapid, uninteresting, and ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Selling millions of copies and adapted into a 2001 film, Louis de Bernières' epic ...

Succulently shot on the actual Greek locations, "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" strikes too many false notes on the dramatic side to add up to a satisfying emotional experience. But pic still boasts ...

Its makers wouldn't describe it this way, but Captain Corelli's Mandolin may be viewed as a sort of Pearl Harbor for grown-ups. They both are love stories set against the backdrop of World War II. It ...

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Penelope Cruz, Christian Bale, Martin Glyn Murray, Piero Maggio, John Hurt, David Morrissey, Irene Pappas, Patrick Malahide Length: 129 minutes Release: 4th May 2001 One of my ...

Things start on an intriguing note as World War II invades the quiet Greek island of Cephallonia, and Corelli (Nicolas Cage), an Italian captain, is billeted at the home of Dr. Iannis (John Hurt) and ...