The Adventures of Gerard (1970)

5.9/10 92 min Adventure Comedy Drama

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.

Cast

Peter McEnery

Col. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)

Claudia Cardinale

Teresa, Countess of Morales

Eli Wallach

Napoleon Bonaparte

Jack Hawkins

Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)

Mark Burns

Col. Russell (Coldstream Guards)

Norman Rossington

Sgt. Papilette (Hussars of Conflans)

John Neville

Duke of Wellington

Paolo Stoppa

Santarem, Count of Morales

Ivan Desny

Gen. Lassalle

Leopoldo Trieste

Marshal Henri Massena

Aude Loring

Madeleine

Véronique Vendell

Young Woman in Hay

Carlo Delle Piane

Ugo Fangareggi

John Bartha

Omero Capanna

Fighter (uncredited)

Mario Ingrassia

Soldier (uncredited)

Solvi Stübing

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