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Cast
Peter McEnery
as Col. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)
Claudia Cardinale
as Teresa, Countess of Morales
Eli Wallach
as Napoleon Bonaparte
Jack Hawkins
as Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)
Mark Burns
as Col. Russell (Coldstream Guards)
Norman Rossington
as Sgt. Papilette (Hussars of Conflans)
John Neville
as Duke of Wellington
Paolo Stoppa
as Santarem, Count of Morales
Ivan Desny
as Gen. Lassalle
Leopoldo Trieste
as Marshal Henri Massena
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1970
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Comedy, Drama
Votes11
DirectorJerzy Skolimowski
WritersJerzy Skolimowski, H.A.L. Craig
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Adventures of Gerard
About The Adventures of Gerard
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.
Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, The Adventures of Gerard leans on a strong ensemble — Peter McEnery, Claudia Cardinale, Eli Wallach — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1970.
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