Genres
Production Companies
Films Metzger et Woog
Hoche Productions
Paris Elysées Films
Plazza Films
Unidex
Captain Fracasse (Le Capitaine 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.
Key Crew
Director: Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Director of Photography: Marcel Grignon
Screenplay: Albert Vidalie, Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Top Cast
Jean Marais
Baron Philippe de Sigognac / Captain Fracasse
Geneviève Grad
Isabelle
Gérard Barray
Duke of Vallombreuse
Riccardo Garrone
Lampourde
Danielle Godet
Serafina
Sophie Grimaldi
Zerbine
Sacha Pitoëff
Matamore
Philippe Noiret
Hérode
