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Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand (2003): Cast

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Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand is a 2003 adventure animated film directed by Richard Danto and Liam Saury, starring Luca Ward as Corto Maltese (IT), Patrick Bouchitey and Carlo Reali. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Directors
Richard Danto and Liam Saury
Genres
Adventure , Animation
Original language
French
Studio
Canal+
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand About?

The premise of Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand without spoilers.

Corto Maltese, Hugo Pratt’s adventurer, finds a map in Adana, Turkey pointing to the ancient Persian king Cyrus’s treasure. He frees his former ally‑rival Rasputin from Samarkand’s infamous “Golden House” prison and recruits him. Their journey brings encounters with mercenaries, stranded British actors and even Corto’s doppelgänger as they pursue the hidden riches.

Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • year 1921
  • 1920s
  • corto maltese
  • turkey
  • turkish war of independence
  • aftermath of world war i
  • prison
  • turkey the country
  • suicide
  • army
  • dervish
  • lost treasure
+5 more
  • historical figure
  • red army
  • sequel
  • based on graphic novel
  • based on comic book
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Cast & crew

Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand Cast & Characters

Luca Ward leads the cast as Corto Maltese (IT), with Patrick Bouchitey as Rasputin (FR) and Carlo Reali as John (IT). Directed by Richard Danto and Liam Saury; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand

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From the directors

More from Richard Danto and Liam Saury

More films directed by Richard Danto and Liam Saury: Corto Maltese: Under the Sign of Capricorn and Corto Maltese and the Ethiopian.

Details

Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Corto Maltese in Turkey” and “Corto Maltese and the Gilded House of Samarkand”.

Also known as
  • Corto Maltese in Turkey
  • Corto Maltese and the Gilded House of Samarkand
  • Corto Maltese: La Casa Dorata di Samarcanda
  • Corto Maltés: La casa dorada de Samarkanda
  • Corto Maltese - A Casa Dourada de Samarcanda
  • Κόρτο Μαλτέζε: Το χρυσό σπίτι της Σαμαρκάνδης

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Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand?

Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand released?

Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand was released on November 14, 2003.

Who directed Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand?

Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand was directed by Richard Danto and Liam Saury.

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Who is in the cast of Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand?

Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand stars Luca Ward as Corto Maltese (IT), Patrick Bouchitey as Rasputin (FR) and Carlo Reali as John (IT), among 12 credited actors.

Does Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand have a post-credit scene?

No. Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand in?

The original language of Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand is French.

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