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Captain Fracasse

56% | Apr 21, 1961
Adventure

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.

Top Billed Cast

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Jean Marais
Baron Philippe de Sigognac / Captain Fracasse
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Gérard Barray
Duke of Vallombreuse
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Danielle Godet
Serafina

Featured Crew

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Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Director
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Théophile Gautier
Novel
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Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer
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Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
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Colette Robin
Script Supervisor
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Louisette Hautecœur
Editor
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Albert Vidalie
Screenplay
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Pierre Gaspard-Huit
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Robert Teisseire
Sound
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Alexandre Marcus
Makeup Artist
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Huguette LaLaurette
Hairstylist
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Maurice Saurel
Production Manager

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