Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane

Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane

Directed by Pascal Morelli

Produced by Canal+, Ellipsanime Productions

200292 min6.4 / 10

A historical adventure set amid Russian civil war chaos, following a mercenary and his rival through Manchuria in pursuit of a legendary armored train laden with gold.

At the end of 1918 while civil war is raging on in Russia, antagonism is slowly spreading to the East, between the Oral mountains and Shanghai. Stuck between a desire to save what's left of the great Imperial Russia, and starting from a clean slate, old generals, secret organizations, and mercenaries attracted by gold, struggle to take advantage of the events. As Corto Maltese returns to Shanghai, he barely gets time to cross paths with his old friend/nemesis Rasputin, and escape a murder attempt before being contacted by members of a Chinese secret organization called "The Red Lanterns". In the heart of violent Manchurian horizons, Corto and Rasputin launch themselves into a fabulous treasure hunt, following the tracks of the mysterious armor-plated train of Kolchak. A steel monster spiked with canons and machine guns, this trains protects the counter-revolutionaries gold...

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  • Is Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Corto Maltese: The Secret Court of the Arcane easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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