who should play corto maltese - Corto Maltese: La cour secrète des Arcanes (2002) Discussion

No, he couldn't do justice to Corto's unmimicable style.

On the other hand... Christian Bale would be GREAT !

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[–] hprahin 19 years ago

I think it should be a french film, so anyone who looks as mush as possible like drawn Corto. I think ive read somewhere that he was based on Burt Lancaster and Lawrence of Arabia

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[–] MonsieurSmith 19 years ago

As a French viewer, I was disappointed by every recent attempt at a local big-budget movie ("Crimson Rivers", "Arsène Lupin", "Vidocq", "Asterix and Obelix" you name it), which turned out shallow and mediocre at best. So I'm not so eager to see a French big-budget "Corto Maltese" adaptation.

Besides, I can't see right now any French actor with a physical resemblance with Corto and enough talent to play his role. Pray they do NOT choose Vincent Cassel...

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[–] hprahin 19 years ago

I agree that the mentioned films were, well childish at least (i didn't watch Arsene L.) but i would still like it if the film was in french, no matter whose production it was. I don't speak french but i still feel that that Corto Maltese magic would be lost if it was in english. Maybe sometime in the future... I would rather if the film was newer made than if it was made badly.

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[–] MonsieurSmith 19 years ago

I agree with that - better no Corto movie at all than a bad Corto movie. I'm not sure about the choice of language. But given that the Corto character is of various nationalities and origins - including British - I thought that a non-French actor could fit in the role.

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[–] athleteshi 19 years ago

I read somewhere that Viggo Mortensen had been considered...although I don't see him as a sailor? after he has been riding so much on horses...

I could imagine Sean Bean with a little bit darker hair and some sideburns...

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[–] smelybum 19 years ago

Its a shame peter o'toole got old, he would have been perfect.

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[–] MonsieurSmith 18 years ago

I like Mortensen, but isn't he a bit too old for the role ?

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[–] Roublardise 17 years ago

Many people are suggesting Sagamore Stévenin here. For the physical ressemblance, it's ok... For the rest, maybe... ;-)

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[–] Mor_Oghma 19 years ago

Goran Visnjic might be a nice choice.

He was considered for a bond role, too, one of the last 3 candidates, but in the end lost because he's not british.

he's from Zadar, a mediterranean city - like Corto.

Mor

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[–] CortoMaltese007 18 years ago

Maybe too late but, I think the only one who fits is Pierce Brosnan. What do you think?

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[–] corto_maltese-1 18 years ago

mark wahlberg has a the face for Corto Maltese, and I think we all agree who should play Rasputin definetly Rade Serbedzija (Boris the Blade from Snatch)

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[–] Mor_Oghma 18 years ago

Sherbedzhija is too old for the role.

but i wouldn't mind, since he's from Croatia too, like Vishnjich :D

Mor

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[–] CortoMaltese007 18 years ago

I know I repeat Brosnan but Sherbedzhija and him seem to me a perfect but a bit old couple of main characters

(DAMN!!; I´ve edited a photo of each of them (taky, I must admit...) but can´t post them)

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[–] Mor_Oghma 18 years ago

what do you mean you can't post them?

you can't upload them or what?

Mor

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[–] CortoMaltese007 18 years ago

can´t put them on these posts. But don´t worry. They aren´t good at all.

Bruce

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[–] corto_maltese-1 18 years ago

Sherbedzhija is old but he has a cunning face which resmbles with Rasputin

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[–] Mor_Oghma 18 years ago

i still don't understand where the problem is.

you can just copy links to the images.

Mor

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[–] CortoMaltese007 18 years ago

"the problem is": that as they are edited (changed by myself) there is no link. They´re on my computer. And the funny thing is that I just put on them Rasputins hair and beard and Corto´s clothes, earring and hair aswell... But you can use your imagination.

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[–] Mor_Oghma 18 years ago

don't you know how to upload pics?

Mor

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[–] CortoMaltese007 18 years ago

to a forum? no
but if you can let me know how

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[–] Mor_Oghma 18 years ago

you can upload your pics on some of these sites:
imageshack.us, tinypic.com, photobucket.com, etc.

then you get a link to the internet locartion of the pic, which you copy/paste here

Mor

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[–] CortoMaltese007 18 years ago

Thanks a lot. Finally! I hope they don´t disappoint you after all.
Corto - http://tinypic.com/k2byiv.jpg
Rasputin - http://tinypic.com/k2bypy.jpg

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[–] CortoMaltese007 18 years ago

Shall I think that you didn´t like them or something?

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[–] smelybum 18 years ago

Oh my god i just realsized, its so obvious - DANIEL DAY LEWIS!!!!!!

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[–] CortoMaltese007 18 years ago

Yeah, he could perfectly, but I still think that Brosnan´s eyes (more mature) get Corto´s looks. But I find your choice as good as Brosnan´s.
Look:
http://i1.tinypic.com/no9hlk.jpg

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[–] smelybum 18 years ago

Nice mock-up, brosnans a good one too, but maybe a little old? Lewis still retains a bit of a baby face. i just hope they get someone like Anthony Mingella to direct it, it needs to be beutiful but with a sense of humour.

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[–] Mor_Oghma 18 years ago

sorry, i didn't think you're expecting a reply.

the pics are fine, i like rasputin better: messy hair=casual way of drawing it

Mor

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[–] milan-andrijasevic 18 years ago

I agree Visnjic could be good Corto. Although u made mistake, Serbedzija is half Serbian, half Croatian. He d be even better Rasputin. By the comic book, Corto is half English, half Gypsy, with high Meditarenian (Maltese) influence, just a bit taller. I suppose good actor from these regions would fit him best, ratrher than French or American. However if Johnny Depp was taller he'd be good. He s got that nonchalance and style..

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[–] Mor_Oghma 18 years ago

i made no mistake.

i said he's from craoatia, and not that he's a croatian (or serbian), actually i did that just to avoid this kind of reply from someone, stupidly thinking that a fact like his birth location won't cause a reply.

silly me...

Mor

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[–] bbclark3 18 years ago

i kak sad to dokazuje da je on hrvat ?

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[–] enbilal 16 years ago

Rade Serbedzija declared himself a Croat.

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[–] SludgeFactory-nikola 17 years ago

Daniel Day Lewis!

Who mentioned Christian bale? That would be great as well.

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[–] timmyc-1 17 years ago

The danish actor Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royal, King Arthur) would do great, I think... Oh, apart from his bad english accent.

But I think Keanu Reeves (think of Constantine) and Christian Bale would do grat aswell.

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[–] CortoMaltese007 17 years ago

Aren't they a bit young and lacking charm?

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[–] roach-23 17 years ago

Olivier Martinez could do, too bad his french accent is too thick.
Gerard Butler could be a good Rasputin I think.
Anyone thought about italian actors? Afterall, Pratt was italian.

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[–] komatinka 17 years ago

i think that Daniel Day lewis is great choice for Corto and Sherdzebija for Rasputjin. And why are you arguing where he's from? that's just stupid if you ask me.

Gerard Butler isn't bad for Rasputjin,also...

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[–] enbilal 16 years ago

It is the centuries old Serb-Croat rivalry. There is a war because of this in the 90's. Serbs claimed that Croats are Serbs. So they tried to turn it into reality, but they failed. Serbedzija is a great actor who may be ethnically Serb, but after the breakup of Yugoslavia decided that he should side with the country where he was born, not the one which attacked it. So he declared himself a Croat and it should be respected.

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[–] efa-3 16 years ago

Can't say that I blame him, who would want to be Serb these days. They kinda did piss poor PR job for themselves past few decades.

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[–] timmyc-1 17 years ago

Edward Norton is too soft, I think.

Gerard Butler as Rasputin would be great. Maybe Hugh Jackman as Corto ?

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[–] kashk26 15 years ago

Ok, now, look at this guy:

http://exyufilm.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/milutin_milosevic_kao_gavrilo_vukovic.jpg

http://www.kul-tim.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/18-azdaha-222_672.jpg

http://tracara.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/milutin-milosevic1.jpg

http://www.blic.rs/_customfiles/Image/slike/2009/02_februar/01/zabava/fantom-x.jpg

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1179625/

I'm a big fan of Korto and this is the most perfect physical resemblance that I've ever seen. Also, he IS a good actor. Someone should give him a chance.

Anyway, I personally don't want to see a Hollywood "A-lister" in that part. NOT that I have something against those guys, though, so please don't bother to reply in such manner.

And who should be that "Someone"? Director, I mean. Only question more important than the "actor" one. I would love to see Fernando Meirelles, or Guillermo del Toro, or Terry Gilliam...Someone who can put a aura of mystique in the movie.

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