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Cadet Rousselle (film)

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'Cadet Rousselle' is a 1954 French comedy adventure film directed by Andr Hunebelle and starring Franois Prier, Dany Robin and Madeleine Lebeau. It was shot in Eastmancolor at the Francoeur Studios in Paris and on location in Nemours, Saint-Yon and greville. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carr. It takes its title from a traditional song of the same title. It was a popular success in France, attracting four million spectators.Hayward p.33

Synopsis



After a fight, cadet Rousselle is forced to leave his hometown and sets out for Paris. On the way he has several adventures, including being attacked by highwaymen. He encounters a group of touring actors who, unknown to him, are Royalist agents committed to overturning the French Revolution and he soon finds himself embroiled in danger.

Cast



* Franois Prier as Cadet Rousselle

* Dany Robin as Violetta Carlino

* Bourvil as Jrme Baguindet

* Madeleine Lebeau as Marguerite de Beaufort

* Christine Carre as Isabelle

* Nol Roquevert as Le commissaire Berton

* Jean Pards as Le gnral

* Henri Crmieux as Le maire

* Alfred Adam as Ravignol

* Pierre Destailles as Rouget de Lisle

* Louis Arbessier as Le tribun

* Jacques Dufilho as Carlos

* Ren Gnin as Le cur

* Jacques Dynam as L'aubergiste des Trois Grces

* Jacques Fabbri as Le colonel

* Jean-Louis Jemma as Bonaparte

* Marcel Prs as Martin

* Charles Bouillaud as Un colonel

* Louis Bugette as Un gardien de prison

* Anne Carrre as Une invite chez le maire

* Jo Davray as Arlequin

* Isabelle Eber as L'allumeuse

* Giani Esposito as Monseigneur

* Franoise Favier as Marinette Duval -la serveuse des Trois Grces

* Lucien Guervil as Le deuxime gardien de prison

* Marcelle Hainia as La dame en diligence

* Guy Henry as Atlas

* Corinne Marchand as Une danseuse orientale

References



Bibliography



* Hayward, Susan. 'French Costume Drama of the 1950s: Fashioning Politics in Film'. Intellect Books, 2010.

* Rge, Philippe. 'Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1'. Scarecrow Press, 2009.


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