Fanfan la Tulipe
1952 · Movie · 102 min · ★ 6.7 · 70% critics
A charming young peasant joins the army to dodge an unwanted marriage after hearing a bold prediction about glory and royal romance. When he learns the prophecy was a trick, he chases that impossible dream anyway, leading to comic mishaps, duels, and fast-moving adventure.
Also known as Fearless Little Soldier · Fan-Fan the Tulip
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Details
- Years
- 1952
- Release date
- 1952-03-20
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (126 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like light, fast-moving swashbucklers with romance and cheeky humor, especially if titles like The Count of Monte Cristo appeal to you; Not for you if you want a deep, serious war drama.
Pros: brisk adventure; playful humor; charming romance | Cons: thin story; uneven jokes; old-fashioned style
Awards & recognition
- Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize · 1952
Cast & crew
Gérard Philipe
as Fanfan la Tulipe
Gina Lollobrigida
as Adeline
Marcel Herrand
as Louis XV
Olivier Hussenot
as Tranche-Montagne
Noël Roquevert
as Fier-à-Bras
Geneviève Page
as Marquise de Pompadour
Sylvie Pelayo
as Henriette de France
Henri Rollan
as Marshal of Estrées
Nerio Bernardi
as La Franchise
Jean-Marc Tennberg
as Lebel
Directed by Christian-Jaque