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The Adventures of Gerard
5.9 / 10• 1970• 1h 32m•NR• English
AdventureComedyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Peter McEnery
Col. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)
Lead
Claudia Cardinale
Teresa, Countess of Morales
Eli Wallach
Napoleon Bonaparte
Jack Hawkins
Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)
Mark Burns
Col. Russell (Coldstream Guards)
Norman Rossington
Sgt. Papilette (Hussars of Conflans)
John Neville
Duke of Wellington
Paolo Stoppa
Santarem, Count of Morales
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jerzy Skolimowski's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Adventures of Gerard is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
