The Adventures of Gerard

Plot Summary

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 Col. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)

Claudia Cardinale Teresa, Countess of Morales

Eli Wallach Napoleon Bonaparte

Jack Hawkins Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)

Mark Burns Col. Russell (Coldstream Guards)