Cartouche (1963)

Synopsis: An 18th century story of Cartouche (Jean-Paul Belmondo, BREATHLESS), a cooper's son who becomes a quick-witted thief and highwayman. He joins the army to escape a local gang, but he later returns... An 18th century story of Cartouche (Jean-Paul Belmondo, BREATHLESS), a cooper's son who becomes a quick-witted thief and highwayman. He joins the army to escape a local gang, but he later returns with two army mates and becomes the gang's new leader. Together with the band of robbers and a beautiful Gypsy named Venus, Cartouche roams the countryside -- stealing from the rich and keeping the goods. Based on French legend, this dark fable encompasses farce, tragedy, violence and high-flown adventure. [More]

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Jean Rochefort, Jess Hahn

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Jean Rochefort, Jess Hahn, Philippe Lemaire, Marcel Dalio

Director: Phillippe De Broca

Director: Phillippe De Broca

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