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Scaramouche

Scaramouche

The Company that made "Quo Vadis" brings the world another spectacular romantic triumph!

19527.01h 50m

Overview

In 18th-century France, a young man masquerades as an actor to avenge his friend's murder.

Directed by George Sidney
Written by Ronald Millar, Rafael Sabatini, George Froeschel
Produced by Carey Wilson
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $6.7M

Top Cast

Stewart Granger

Stewart Granger

Andre Moreau

Eleanor Parker

Eleanor Parker

Lenore

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Aline de Gavrillac de Bourbon

Mel Ferrer

Mel Ferrer

Noel, Marquis de Maynes

Henry Wilcoxon

Henry Wilcoxon

Chevalier de Chabrillaine

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Marie Antoinette

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Philippe de Valmorin (Marcus Brutus)

Robert Coote

Robert Coote

Gaston Binet

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

Georges de Valmorin

Elisabeth Risdon

Elisabeth Risdon

Isabelle de Valmorin

Themes & Keywords

french revolutionsword duel

About Scaramouche

Scaramouche is a adventure, romance film released in 1952 exploring themes of french revolution, sword duel. Directed by George Sidney, it stars Stewart Granger, Eleanor Parker, Janet Leigh. In 18th-century France, a young man masquerades as an actor to avenge his friend's murder.

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