Captain Fracasse (1961)
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.
Cast
- Jean Marais - Baron Philippe de Sigognac / Captain Fracasse
- Geneviève Grad - Isabelle
- Gérard Barray - Duke of Vallombreuse
- Riccardo Garrone - Lampourde
- Danielle Godet - Serafina
- Sophie Grimaldi - Zerbine
- Sacha Pitoëff - Matamore
- Philippe Noiret - Hérode
- Louis de Funès - Scapin
- Jean Rochefort - Malartic
Screenplay
- Théophile Gautier (Novel)
- Albert Vidalie (Screenplay)
- Pierre Gaspard-Huit (Screenplay)
Keywords
france, based on novel or book, bourgeoisie, louis xiii, sword fight, 17th century, swap roles
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Captain Fracasse about?
- 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.
- Who directed Captain Fracasse?
- Captain Fracasse was directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit.
- Who stars in Captain Fracasse?
- Captain Fracasse stars Jean Marais, Geneviève Grad, Gérard Barray, Riccardo Garrone, Danielle Godet, Sophie Grimaldi.
- How long is Captain Fracasse?
- Captain Fracasse has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Captain Fracasse?
- Captain Fracasse is a Adventure film.
- Where was Captain Fracasse produced?
- Captain Fracasse was produced in France, Italy.