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 Fanfan la tulipe
(1952)Country : France Time : 1h35 Support : B & W Type : Aventures Written By René Wheele r- René Fallet Realizer : Christian-Jaque Scenario : René Wheeler, René Fallet Dialogues : Henri Jeanson Photo : Christian Matras Music : Maurice Thiriet, Georges Van Parys Interpreters : Gérard Philipe: Fanfan la tulipe Gina Lollobrigida: Adeline Marcel Herrand: Louis XV Noël Roquevert: Fier à bras Olivier Hussenot: Tranche-Montagne Jean-Marc Tennberg: Lebel Jean Parédès: Capitaine de la Houlette Geneviève Page: Madame de Pompadour Nerio Bernardi: La franchise Henri Rollan: Le maréchal d'Estrées Sylvie Pelayo: Henriette de France Georgette Anys: Mme Tranche-Montagne Irène Young: Marion Lucien Callamand: Le maréchal de Brandebourg Lolita De Silva: Dame dhonneur Hennery: Guillot Gil Delamare: Soldat |
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History Fanfan la Tulipe enlists in the army of King Louis XV to escape being forced into marrying a peasant girl. The recruiting sergeant's daughter, Adeline, pretending to be a gypsy girl, has deceived Fanfan by foretelling that he will marry the King's daughter. It looks as if the false prophesy will come true when Fanfan saves the royal princess when her coach is attacked by bandits. Later, when he becomes tired of army exercises, Fanfan deserts and breaks into the royal palace, determined to see the King's daughter. He is captured and sentenced to death, but pardoned at the last minute. Aware that she is in love with Fanfan, the King summons Adeline to his palace and demands a small gesture of gratitude for sparing his life. Adeline refuses and flees. Furious, the King demands that she be recaptured. Only one man can save her - Fanfan la Tulipe! One of the most popular historical-adventure films made in France, Fanfan la Tulipe is a hugely entertaining melange of swash-buckling adventure, comedy and romance. To watch the recently released re-mastered colour version of the film, it is hard to believe that the film was made in 1952. Not only is the film impeccably made, with lavish production values, stunning cinematography and impressively choreographed fight scenes, but it has a timeless quality which will no doubt ensure it will remain a popular classic for years to come. Popular actor Gérard Philipe excels in this film in what is regarded by many as his finest film role, the indefatiguable womaniser and agile swordsman Fanfan la Tulipe. Philipe is simply brilliant in the role, tackling the numerous swordfights and Henri Jeanson's sparkling dialogue with equal relish. Italian beauty Gina Lollobrigida stars opposite Philipe, giving the film a touch of class whilst no doubt contributing to its international success. Other cast members, such as Marcel Herrand and Noël Roquevert make the most of the film's comic side, providing a perfect counterfoil for the film's more serious moments. The director-writer team Christian-Jaque and Henri Jeanson attempted to repeat the success of this film in 1964 with a similar (but inferior) film, La Tulipe noire. |
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Geneviève Page (1930) Biography 
Long-necked, doe-eyed French leading lady Genevieve Page enjoyed a very long career in glamorous roles. For reasons unknown, Genevieve has frequently been cast in costume pictures as a delectable heroine who meets an untimely demise. Among her better-known screen roles were Princess Urraca in Anthony Mann's El Cid (1961), Madame Anais in Bunuel's Belle De Jour (1967) and Gabrielle Valladon in Billy Wilder's The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1969). Even late in her career, Genevieve Page remained delightfully decorative in films like Aria (1987) and Le Bois noirs (1989), Stranger in the House (1992). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide. |
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Filmography
 Lovers (1999)
L'Inconnu dans la Maison (1992) - Bernadette
Les Bois Noirs (1989) - Nathalie Dupin
Cartoline Italiane (1987) - Silvana
Aria (1987)
Beyond Therapy (1986) - Zizi, Bob's Mother
Mortelle Randonnée (1983) - Mme. Schmidt-Boulanger
Buffet Froid (1979) - The widow
La Cavale (1971) - Jeanne
Brother Carl (1971) - Karen
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) - Gabrielle Valladon
A Talent for Loving (1969)
Gun Crazy (1969)
Mayerling (1968) - Countess Larisch
Decline and Fall...
of a Bird Watcher (1968) - Margot Beste-Chetwynde Belle de jour (1967) - Madame Anais Tender Scoundrel (1966) - Beatrice Dumonceaux
Grand Prix (1966) - Monique Delvaux Sarti
Le Majordome (1965) - Agnes
Youngblood Hawke (1964) - Frieda Winter
L'Honorable Stanislas, Agent Secret (1963)
The Day and the Hour (1963) - Agathe
The Reluctant Spy (1963
El Cid (1961) - Princess Urraca, Queen Urraca
Song without End (1960) - Countess Marie
Revolt of the Tartars (1960)
Un Amour de Poche (1957) - Edith
Agguato a Tangeri (1957) - Mary Bolevasco
Foreign Intrigue (1956) - Dominique
The Silken Affair (1956) - Genevieve Gerard
Michel Strogoff (1956) - Nadia Fedorovna
Cherchez La Femme (1955)
Lettre Ouverte (1952)
Fanfan la Tulipe (1952) - La Pompadour
Pas De Pitie Pour Les Femmes (1950) - Carole
Ce Siecle A Cinquante Ans (1949)
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