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Fanfan The Tulip

1952, Movie, NR, 104 mins

Fanfan The Tulip: Review

This charming, witty satire of Errol Flynn swashbucklers features Gerard Philipe as Fanfan the Tulip, a 17th-century swordsman with his tongue firmly planted in cheek. About to be forced into a shotgun (or saber) wedding, he escapes matrimony by joining the king's army. A bogus soothsayer examines his palm and predicts he will marry the king's daughter one day and establish himself as one of France's greatest heroes. Later, he spies a coach being attacked by bandits and atta... read more leave a comment