Cartouche (1955)
"Le avventure di Cartouche" (original title)

Jacques de Maudy, the son of a sick nobleman, returns to France to try and clear his name from a framed-up crime. He avoids the traps sets for him and, with the aid of an actors' troupe, ... See full summary »

Directors:

Steve Sekely, Gianni Vernuccio

Writers:

Tullio Pinelli (story), Louis Stevens

Stars:

Richard Basehart, Patricia Roc, Massimo Serato

Cast

Credited cast:
Richard Basehart	...	Jacques de Maudy
Patricia Roc	...	Donna Violante
Massimo Serato	...	Henri de Vauboranche
Akim Tamiroff	...	Marchese di Salpiere
Isa Barzizza	...	Lucilla
Nerio Bernardi	...	Pedante
Nino Marchetti	...	Tiranno
Aldo De Franchi	...	Leandro
Vando Tress	...	Sparenta
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Celeste Almieri
Alberto Archetti
Gianna Baragli
Alberto Collo
Adolfo Geri

Storyline

Jacques de Maudy, the son of a sick nobleman, returns to France to try and clear his name from a framed-up crime. He avoids the traps sets for him and, with the aid of an actors' troupe, gathers the evidence against the true guilty party. The governor declares him innocent and his fortune and titles are returned to him.

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Plot Keywords:

france | sword fight

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Taglines:

WOMEN were afraid of his kiss...MEN were afraid of his sword!

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Genres:

Adventure

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

Italy France USA

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

2 September 1957 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cartouche

Company Credits

Production Co:

Venturini Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White (theatrical prints) Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The American theatrical prints of this film were in black and white, however the television prints are in color.

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Connections

Version of Swords of Blood (1962)

User Reviews

Swashbuckler

A silly swashbuckler film reminiscent of "Scaramouche," which was a much better film. Entertaining and predictable, if you have nothing better to do. It seems to have disappeared. Too bad, considering the effort involved. Also has a rare appearance by Richard Basehart.