Captain Fracasse (1961)
1h 48m
Running Time
April 21, 1961Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Jean Marais
Fracasse alias Sigognac

Geneviève Grad
Isabelle

Gérard Barray
Duc de Vallombreuse

Riccardo Garrone
Lampourde

Danielle Godet
Serafina

Sophie Grimaldi
Zerbine

Sacha Pitoëff
Matamore

Philippe Noiret
Hérode

Louis de Funès
Scapin

Jean Rochefort
Malartic

Bernard Dhéran
Chevalier de Vidalenc

Alain Saury
Agostin

Jacques Toja
Léandre

Maurice Teynac
Baron des Bruyères

Joëlle Latour
Chiquita

Raoul Billerey
Mérindol

Adolphe Osso
Producer

Anna Maria Ferrero
Marquise de Bruyere

Théophile Gautier
Novel

Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography

Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer

Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Director / Screenplay

Albert Vidalie
Screenplay

Jacques Pignier
Unit Manager
Media.



Details.
Release DateApril 21, 1961
Original NameLe Capitaine Fracasse
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 48m
Filming LocationsForest of Rambouillet · Maintenon Castle · Château de Gisors, France
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
louis xiii.
france
based on novel or book
bourgeoisie
sword fight
17th century
swap roles
Wiki.
Captain Fracasse (French: Le Capitaine Fracasse, Italian: Capitan Fracassa) is a 1961 French-Italian historical adventure film written and directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit and starring Jean Marais, Geneviève Grad and Gérard Barray. The scenario was based on the 1863 novel Captain Fracasse by Théophile Gautier. It was shot at the Epinay Studios in Paris and on location in the Forest of Rambouillet and the Château de Maintenon.
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