
Captain Fracasse
Original title: 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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Pierre Gaspard-Huit
- Writers
- Théophile Gautier, Albert Vidalie, Pierre Gaspard-Huit
- Production
- Documento Film, Films Metzger et Woog, Hoche Productions, Paris Elysées Films, Plazza Films
Frequently asked questions
What is Captain Fracasse rated?
Captain Fracasse has an audience rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 33 votes.
Who directed Captain Fracasse?
Captain Fracasse was directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit.
When was Captain Fracasse released?
Captain Fracasse was released in 1961.
























