Captain Fracasse

Captain Fracasse

Directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit

Produced by Documento Film, Films Metzger et Woog

1961108 min5.5 / 10

A swashbuckling romantic adventure set in 17th-century France where a ruined nobleman joins a traveling theater troupe, falls for an actress, and wins her heart through daring deeds and theatrical charm.

A ruined Baron Philippe de baron, meets one day a troupe of traveling actors led by Herod. Attracted by the one who plays the role of the ingenue: Isabella, and by the dynamism and enthusiasm of his companions, he takes the place of the deceased poet of the troupe. And during performances, Philippe became the captain Sunder. For his part, Isabelle loves Philip, but does not consider marriage, nobility him missing, she refuses to harm the career of Baron. And one day, the Duke of Vallombrosa, seduced by Isabella, finds himself challenged to a duel by Philippe for touching the girl. Defeated, he launched his men against Sunder, then removes Isabelle. The actors throw themselves then to storm the castle where she is being held. This time Vallombrosa was seriously injured, and the duke's own father, rushed to the scene, Isabelle discovers the girl he had once been an actress. Nothing stands now the union of Sunder and Isabella, under the tender gaze of the actors Herod and Scapin.

Questions people ask

  • Does Captain Fracasse end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Captain Fracasse scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Captain Fracasse sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Captain Fracasse easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Captain Fracasse violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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18/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity59

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Captain Fracasse

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Captain Fracasse

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Captain Fracasse, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Captain Fracasse, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Captain Fracasse, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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