Fanfan la Tulipe
Fanfan la Tulipe is a 1952 French comedy adventure film directed by Christian-Jaque. It has also been categorized under swashbuckler films. The film starred Gérard Philipe and Gina Lollobrigida.
Plot
Fanfan is a charming, attractive young Frenchman who is trying to escape a shotgun marriage during the Seven Years' War. At this vulnerable point in his life, he is approached by the daughter of a recruiting officer, Adeline, who tells him that if he joins the army he will find fame, fortune, and marry the king's daughter. Accordingly, he signs up, only to discover that she made the whole thing up in order for her father to receive a recruiting bonus. Nevertheless, encouraged by a series of improbable circumstances, he accepts her prediction as his destiny. A series of events ensues which shows off to great advantage his athleticism and leadership ability. As the film progresses, we become aware of a developing attraction between himself and Adeline which however conflicts with his perceived "destiny" of marrying a king's daughter.
Awards
Cast
- Françoise Spira
- Geneviève Page
- Georges Demas
- Georgette Anys
- Gérard Buhr
- Gérard Philipe
- Gil Delamare
- Gina Lollobrigida
- Guy Henri
- Harry-Max
- Henri Hennery
- Henri Rollan
- Jacky Blanchot
- Jean Debucourt
- Jean-Marc Tennberg
- Jean Parédès
- Joe Davray
- Lucien Callamand
- Marcel Herrand
- Nerio Bernardi
- Noël Roquevert
- Olivier Hussenot
- Paul Violette
- Sylvie Pelayo
More details
| author | Henri Jeanson René Fallet René Wheeler |
|---|---|
| award | Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize |
| director | Christian-Jaque |
| editor | Jacques Desagneaux |
| genre | adventure comedy historical |
| keywords | recruit seven years war the king trying to escape |
| musicBy | Maurice Thiriet |
| producer | Alexandre Mnouchkine Francis Cosne Georges Dancigers |
| publisher | Filmsonor |
| recordedAt | Nice |
| theme | swashbuckler war |