Fanfan la Tulipe (1952)

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Pauline Kael once characterized the French adventure film Fanfan the Tulip as a "Louis XV western". This is a pretty broad interpretation, though it is true that the film never stops moving--an excellent method of sustaining audience attention and plugging up the plot holes. Gerard Philipe plays Fanfan, a handsome, athletic and self-impressed young peasant soldier. Fanfan is as adept in the boudoir as on the battlefield; it has been prophesied that he will wed the king's daughter, thus he wants to get as much practice as possible. Fanfan's many conquests include Gina Lollobridgida and Genevieve Page, which may be why this film did so well in the States. Fanfan the Tulip is available in several shorter versions, one of which has been redubbed Soldier in Love. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

99 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Christian-Jaque

Writer(s):

Henri Jeanson, Oliver Hussenot, Rene Fallet

Producer(s):

Francis Cosne, Christian-Jaque, Georges Dancigers

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

NR(Suitable for Children, Mild Violence)

Categories:

Action / Adventure

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• 1952 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear
• 1952 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Director