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The Immortal Story (1968)
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18 September 1968 (USA) morePlot:
The Portuguese colony of Macao in the 19th century. Mr. Clay is a very rich merchant and the subject of town gossip... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
A cinematic novella; Welles marking time... moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Jeanne Moreau | ... | Virginie Ducrot |
 | Orson Welles | ... | Mr. Charles Clay |
| Roger Coggio | ... | Elishama Levinsky |
| Norman Eshley | ... | Paul, the sailor |
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58 min | USA:62 min (TCM print) | France:47 min (alternate version)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFun Stuff
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Welles originally planned for The Immortal Story to be made as part of an anthology of adaptations of stories by Dinesen. Originally made for French TV, later released in theatres. At the current time, unavailable in any form in the American home video market. moreQuotes:
Elishama Levinsky: [holding shell to ear] I have heard it before... long ago... but where? moreSoundtrack:
Gnossienne No.1 moreFAQ
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Director-star Orson Welles also adapted Isak Dinesen's rather pointless book about an aged millionaire recluse living in China who tells his employee of an incredible story he heard while in the service regarding a rich, dying man, his terrible wife and a sailor-stud. The employee explains that this tale is just a legend, but the millionaire aims to make it fact. The sexual implications in the narrative aren't ignored by Welles, though they are tip-toed around (probably due to the restrictions of 1968), and when Welles as the "old gentleman" finds himself the perfect boy to complete his plan, it's hard not to smirk when he calls the bottle-blonde "a fine looking sailor" and then offers him money. Who needs Jeanne Moreau when these two are hitting it off so well? ** from ****