The Adventures of Gerard

The Adventures of Gerard (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
90 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1970 and produced in:
Switzerland ( Germany, Central Europe )
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Jerzy Skolimowski

Written By:
H.A.L. Craig
Henry E. Lester
Gene Gutowski
Jerzy Skolimowski
Arthur Conan Doyle
Charles Wood

Actors:
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
Carlo Delle Piane
Ugo Fangareggi ..... Young Woman in Hay
Véronique Vendell ..... Fighter
John Bartha ..... Soldier
Omero Capanna
Mario Ingrassia
Solvi Stubing

Synopsis:

During the Napoleonic Wars of early 19th century Europe a French Hussars Colonel is entrusted by Napoleon to be his special messenger.The colonel is sent to meet French Marshal Massena who is besieging a Spanish fortress occupied by British forces and give Massena a secret dispatch from the Emperor.Colonel Gerard accepts the task and prepares himself for any type of enemy or obstacle barring his way to Morales Fortress.The only kind of enemy Colonel Gerard is not prepared for is a beautiful Spanish seductress in the person of Spanish Countess Theresa Morales.Countess Morales is the leader of the local Spanish guerrilla forces fighting alongside the British against Napoleon.Her secret task is to seduce Colonel Gerard in order to steal the secret dispatches he carries for Marshal Massena.Not only French Colonel Gerard but also British Colonel Russell falls for her Spanish charms.The two rivals are ready to duel each other to death for Countess Theresa Morales' love and for their respective countries,of course.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 03 January, 2023.