Captain Fracasse
Le Capitaine Fracasse
Synopsis
Out of love for an actress, Isabelle, the Baron de Sigognac joins a traveling troop en route to Paris. When an actor dies, he takes over his role: that of Captain Fracasse.
Top Cast
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Fernand Gravey
Baron de Cigognac
Assia Noris
Isabelle
Jean Weber
Duke of Vallombreuse
Roland Toutain
Scapin
Lucien Nat
Agostin
Alice Tissot
Dame Léonarde
Paul Oettly
Matamore
Josette France
Zerbine
Sylvie Gance
Yolande de Foix
Jacques François
Vidalenc
Philippe Rolla
Malastic
Pierre Labry
Hérode
Jean Fleur
Blazius
Roger Blin
Fagotin
Paul Mondollot
Pierre
Jacques Roussel
The provost
Jaqueline Florence
Chiquita
Ritou Lancycle
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Gance
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Gance, Claude Vermorel, Théophile Gautier, Steve Passeur
- Original Title
- Le Capitaine Fracasse
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Gance
Abel Gance, Claude Vermorel, Théophile Gautier, Steve Passeur
Nicolas Hayer
Lucienne Déméocq
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Gance
Director
Lucienne Déméocq
Editor
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Abel Gance
Writer
Claude Vermorel
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Fracasse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Fracasse about?
Out of love for an actress, Isabelle, the Baron de Sigognac joins a traveling troop en route to Paris. When an actor dies, he takes over his role: that of Captain Fracasse.
Who directed Captain Fracasse?
Captain Fracasse was directed by Abel Gance.
Who stars in Captain Fracasse?
The principal cast of Captain Fracasse includes Fernand Gravey, Assia Noris, Jean Weber, Roland Toutain, Lucien Nat.
When was Captain Fracasse released and how long is it?
Captain Fracasse was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Captain Fracasse based on a book or true story?
Captain Fracasse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Théophile Gautier".