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.

108min
1961
U
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.1/10

Cast

Jean Marais profile pictureJean MaraisFracasse alias Sigognac
Gérard Barray profile pictureGérard BarrayDuc de Vallombreuse
Bernard Dhéran profile pictureBernard DhéranChevalier de Vidalenc
Jacques Toja profile pictureJacques TojaLéandre
Maurice Teynac profile pictureMaurice TeynacBaron des Bruyères
Anna Maria Ferrero profile pictureAnna Maria FerreroMarquise de Bruyere

About Captain Fracasse

Captain Fracasse Overview

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.

Age Rating: U
Runtime: 108min

Extra details

Original Title: Le Capitaine Fracasse
Original Language: French
Directed By: Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Production Companies
Documento FilmFilms Metzger et WoogHoche ProductionsParis Elysées FilmsPlazza FilmsUnidex