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Captain Fracasse

1961, French. Directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit.

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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Released
21 April 1961
Original title
Le Capitaine Fracasse
Country
France, Italy
Written by
Albert Vidalie, Pierre Gaspard-Huit
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Captain Fracasse is based on Captain Fracasse, an 1863 novel by Théophile Gautier.

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Captain Fracasse (1961) was directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit and stars Jean Marais, Geneviève Grad, Gérard Barray.

What is Captain Fracasse based on?

Captain Fracasse is based on Captain Fracasse, an 1863 novel by Théophile Gautier.

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