The Adventures of Gerard
1970 · 1h 32m · PG
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Jerzy Skolimowski
Overview
Based on satirical short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about a vain, egotistical Etienne Gerard, a French brigadier serving during the Napoleonic Wars. He thinks he's the best soldier and lover that ever lived and intends to prove it.
Director and cast
- Jerzy Skolimowski Director
- Peter McEnery as Col. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)
- Claudia Cardinale as Teresa, Countess of Morales
- Eli Wallach as Napoleon Bonaparte
- Jack Hawkins as Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)
- Mark Burns as Col. Russell (Coldstream Guards)
- Norman Rossington Cast
- John Neville Cast
- Paolo Stoppa Cast
- Ivan Desny Cast
- Leopoldo Trieste Cast
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