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1961 film by Pierre Gaspard-Huit

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5.5

A ruined Baron Philippe de baron, meets one day a troupe of traveling actors led by Herod. Attracted by the one who plays the role of the ingenue: Isabella, and by the dynamism and enthusiasm of his companions, he takes the place of the deceased poet of the troupe. And during performances, Philippe became the captain Sunder. For his part, Isabelle loves Philip, but does not consider marriage, nobility him missing, she refuses to harm the career of Baron. And one day, the Duke of Vallombrosa, seduced by Isabella, finds himself challenged to a duel by Philippe for touching the girl. Defeated, he launched his men against Sunder, then removes Isabelle. The actors throw themselves then to storm the castle where she is being held. This time Vallombrosa was seriously injured, and the duke's own father, rushed to the scene, Isabelle discovers the girl he had once been an actress. Nothing stands now the union of Sunder and Isabella, under the tender gaze of the actors Herod and Scapin.

Released: 1961-04-21108 minDir: Pierre Gaspard-HuitAdventure

Cast

  • Jean Marais as Baron Philippe de Sigognac / Captain Fracasse
  • Geneviève Grad as Isabelle
  • Gérard Barray as Duke of Vallombreuse
  • Riccardo Garrone as Lampourde
  • Danielle Godet as Serafina
  • Sophie Grimaldi as Zerbine

Themes

  • france
  • based on novel or book
  • bourgeoisie
  • louis xiii
  • sword fight
  • 17th century
  • swap roles
  • playful

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Ratings

IMDb

6.1/10

897 votes

Year
1961
Runtime
108 min
Genres
Action, Adventure

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
Italy
Original language
French
Cinematographer
Marcel Grignon
Narrative location
France
Duration
108
FilmAffinity ID
879059
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publication date
1963-05-28
title
Le Capitaine Fracasse
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