Cyrano and d'Artagnan (1964)
In 1642, the Kingdom of France is in a state of permanent political turmoil marred by various plots. King Louis XIII is the official ruler but political power lies in the hands of wicked Cardinal Richelieu. Some take the side of the King, others the Cardinal, and a few the Queen. The Queen plots against Richelieu and intends to secretly request the help of the King of Spain. Meanwhile, two poor Frenchmen from Gascony, Cyrano de Bergerac and d'Artagnan, meet on the road to Paris where they seek fame and fortune. de Bergerac intends to serve the Queen while d'Artagnan aims to join the King's musketeers. The two become close friends and live a series of swashbuckler adventures and a few romantic exploits.
Director:
Abel Gance
Writer:
Abel Gance
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José Ferrer as Cyrano de Bergerac |
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Jean-Pierre Cassel as D'Artagnan |
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Sylva Koscina as Ninon de Lenclos |
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Daliah Lavi as Marion de l'Orme |
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Philippe Noiret as King Louis XIII |
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Michel Simon as Le Grognard |
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Gabrielle Dorziat as Mme de Mauvières |
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Rafael Rivelles as Cardinal Duc de Richelieu |
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Henri Crémieux as Messire Jean |
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Ivo Garrani as Laubardemont |
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Julián Mateos as Le Marquis de Cinq-Mars |
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Laura Valenzuela as Queen Anne of Austria |
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Polidor as Théophile |
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André Lawrence as duc de Segorlie |
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Diego Michelotti as Scarron |
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Bob Morel as Porthos |
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Nando Angelini as le Baron de Colignac |
| Directing | Abel Gance | Director |
| Writing | Abel Gance | Screenplay |
| Art | Jean Douarinou | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dario Cecchi | Costume Design |
| Camera | Otello Martelli | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Eraldo Da Roma | Editor |
| Editing | Pedro del Rey | Editor |
| Sound | Michel Magne | Original Music Composer |
