The Corsican Brothers

Overview

Adaptation of the novel by Alexandre Dumas. In 19th-century Corsica, the da Franchi twins are caught up in a centuries-old vendetta between their family and the de Guidicis. The swashbuckling Lucien wants to maintain the Corsican traditions, including the bloody vendetta. Louis, however, wants to change and goes to Paris to work laws to outlaw the vendetta. The feud leaves murder, strife, and broken hearts in its wake, until finally, after the tragic death of Louis in a duel, peace comes to the island.

Episode Information

Guest Stars

Mark Ryan

Bernardo de Guidice

Trevor Eve

Lucien and Louis de Franchi

James Hazeldine

Vincente de Franchi

Geraldine Chaplin

Mme. Savilia de Franchi

Olivia Hussey

Annamaria de Guidice

Patsy Kensit

Emilie du Caillaud