Movie: The Adventures of Gerard

Top 7 Billed 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

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1970-07-03

  • Average

    6.4

  • Rating:

    3.2 starts
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    English
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