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Fan-Fan the Tulip (1952): Cast

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Fan-Fan the Tulip is a 1952 romantic comedy directed by Christian-Jaque, starring Gérard Philipe as Fanfan la Tulipe, Gina Lollobrigida and Claire Guibert. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Fan-Fan the Tulip (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Christian-Jaque
Genres
Comedy , Romance , War , Adventure
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fan-Fan the Tulip About?

The premise of Fan-Fan the Tulip without spoilers.

Fanfan, a handsome young peasant, enlists in the army to avoid an unwanted marriage after a gypsy girl tells him he will win glory and marry the king’s daughter. The gypsy is actually Adeline, the recruiting officer’s daughter, who deceived him. Upon learning the truth, Fanfan chooses to pursue the promised destiny despite the ruse.

Fan-Fan the Tulip Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • french army
  • adventure hero
  • council of war
  • 18th century
  • 1700s
  • seven years' war
  • french king
  • recruit
  • german army
  • 1760s
  • historical fiction
  • social satire
+38 more
  • social commentary
  • period drama
  • costume drama
  • color remake of black and white film
  • grand prize winner
  • cannes winner
  • king louis xv character
  • co written by director
  • anti war
  • sound remake of silent film
  • white flag
  • peasant
  • frenchman
  • shotgun marriage
  • prediction
  • king's daughter
  • army recruiter
  • normandy france
  • horse drawn carriage
  • french cinema
  • french history
  • orphan
  • casanova
  • army basic training
  • madame de pompadour character
  • royal carriage
  • tulip
  • bonus
  • rogue
  • playboy
  • palm reading
  • tunnel
  • rooftop fight
  • child in jeopardy
  • powder keg explosion
  • swordfight
  • regiment
  • tarot reading
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Cast & crew

Fan-Fan the Tulip Cast & Characters

Gérard Philipe leads the cast as Fanfan la Tulipe, with Gina Lollobrigida as Adeline and Claire Guibert as Adeline La Franchise (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Christian-Jaque; 28 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Fan-Fan the Tulip

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From the director

More from Christian-Jaque

More films directed by Christian-Jaque: The Legend of Frenchie King, Emma Hamilton, The Other Truth and Ivory Coast Adventure.

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Fan-Fan the Tulip Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “郁金香芳芳” and “花开骑士”.

Also known as
  • 郁金香芳芳
  • 花开骑士
  • 정열의 기사
  • Фанфан-Тюльпан
  • Fearless Little Soldier
  • Fanfán Tulipán
  • Fanfan, der Husar
  • Királylány a feleségem
  • Фанфан Лалето, ფან-ფან ტიტა
  • Fanfan Tulipan
  • Fanfan la Tulipa

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Fan-Fan the Tulip FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fan-Fan the Tulip, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fan-Fan the Tulip?

Fan-Fan the Tulip runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Fan-Fan the Tulip released?

Fan-Fan the Tulip was released on March 20, 1952.

Who directed Fan-Fan the Tulip?

Fan-Fan the Tulip was directed by Christian-Jaque.

More films by Christian-Jaque

Who is in the cast of Fan-Fan the Tulip?

Fan-Fan the Tulip stars Gérard Philipe as Fanfan la Tulipe, Gina Lollobrigida as Adeline and Claire Guibert as Adeline La Franchise (voice) (uncredited), among 28 credited actors.

Does Fan-Fan the Tulip have a post-credit scene?

No. Fan-Fan the Tulip has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fan-Fan the Tulip in?

The original language of Fan-Fan the Tulip is French.

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