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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.
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Peter McEnery
Col. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)
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Claudia Cardinale
Teresa, Countess of Morales
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Eli Wallach
Napoleon Bonaparte
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Jack Hawkins
Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)
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Mark Burns
Col. Russell (Coldstream Guards)
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Norman Rossington
Sgt. Papilette (Hussars of Conflans)
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John Neville
Duke of Wellington
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Paolo Stoppa
Santarem, Count of Morales
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Ivan Desny
Gen. Lassalle
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Leopoldo Trieste
Marshal Henri Massena
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Aude Loring
Madeleine
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Véronique Vendell
Young Woman in Hay
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Carlo Delle Piane
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Ugo Fangareggi
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John Bartha
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Omero Capanna
Fighter (uncredited)
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Mario Ingrassia
Soldier (uncredited)
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Solvi Stübing
