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The Adventures of Gerard

The Adventures of Gerard

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Overview

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
Written by Jerzy Skolimowski, H.A.L. Craig, Arthur Conan Doyle
Produced by Gene Gutowski, Henry E. Lester
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Top Cast

Peter McEnery

Peter McEnery

Col. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

Teresa, Countess of Morales

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

Napoleon Bonaparte

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)

Mark Burns

Mark Burns

Col. Russell (Coldstream Guards)

Norman Rossington

Norman Rossington

Sgt. Papilette (Hussars of Conflans)

John Neville

John Neville

Duke of Wellington

Paolo Stoppa

Paolo Stoppa

Santarem, Count of Morales

Ivan Desny

Ivan Desny

Gen. Lassalle

Leopoldo Trieste

Leopoldo Trieste

Marshal Henri Massena

Themes & Keywords

napoleonic wars

About The Adventures of Gerard

The Adventures of Gerard is a adventure, comedy, drama film released in 1970 exploring themes of napoleonic wars. Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, it stars Peter McEnery, Claudia Cardinale, Eli Wallach. 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.

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