
The Adventures of Gerard
Adventure · Comedy · Drama
Overview
Based on satirical short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about a vain, egotistical Etienne Gerard, a French brigadier serving during the Napoleonic Wars. He thinks he's the best soldier and lover that ever lived and intends to prove it.
Top Cast


Peter McEnery
Peter McEnery
Col. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)
Peter McEnery
Col. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)


Claudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale
Teresa, Countess of Morales
Claudia Cardinale
Teresa, Countess of Morales


Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Napoleon Bonaparte
Eli Wallach
Napoleon Bonaparte


Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)
Jack Hawkins
Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)


Mark Burns
Mark Burns
Col. Russell (Coldstream Guards)
Mark Burns
Col. Russell (Coldstream Guards)


Norman Rossington
Norman Rossington
Sgt. Papilette (Hussars of Conflans)
Norman Rossington
Sgt. Papilette (Hussars of Conflans)


John Neville
John Neville
Duke of Wellington
John Neville
Duke of Wellington


Paolo Stoppa
Paolo Stoppa
Santarem, Count of Morales
Paolo Stoppa
Santarem, Count of Morales


Ivan Desny
Ivan Desny
Gen. Lassalle
Ivan Desny
Gen. Lassalle


Leopoldo Trieste
Leopoldo Trieste
Marshal Henri Massena
Leopoldo Trieste
Marshal Henri Massena
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