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Fanfan la tulipe 1952

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. The film was remade in 2003 with Penélope Cruz in Lollobrigida's role.

Fanfan la tulipe 2003

Plot summary

The film is set in France during the Seven Years' War. As the film begins, Fanfan (Gérard Philipe) is a charming, attractive young man who is trying to escape a shotgun marriage. At this vulnerable point in his life, he is approached by the daughter of a recruiting officer, Adeline (played by Gina Lollobrigida), who tells him that if he joins the army, he will find fame, fortune, and will marry the king's daughter. Accordingly he joins the army, only to discover that she made the whole thing up in order for her father to get 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.

Cast

Gérard Philipe as Fanfan la Tulipe

Gina Lollobrigida as Adeline La Franchise

Marcel Herrand as Louis XV

Olivier Hussenot as Tranche-Montagne

Noël Roquevert as Fier-à-Bras

Henri Rollan as Le maréchal d'Estrées

Nerio Bernardi as La Franchise

Jean-Marc Tennberg as Lebel

Geneviève Page as La marquise de Pompadour

Sylvie Pelayo as Henriette de France

Lolita De Silva as La dame d'honneur

Irène Young as Marion

Georgette Anys as Madame Tranche-Montagne

Hennery as Guillot

Lucien Callamand as Le maréchal de Brandebourg

Production

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The film was photographed in black-and-white by Christian Matras. A colorized version was created (supervised by Sophie Juin for Les Films Ariane) and issued in 2000 on DVD in Europe alongside the original version.