Penélope Cruz

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In this 2003 remake of the classic 1952 French film, Fanfan la Tulipe is a swashbuckling lover who is tricked into joining the army of King Louis XV by Adeline La Franchise, who tells Fanfan that by doing so, he will eventually marry one of the king's daughters.—Adam Blinkinsop

Fanfan

Fanfan (2003)

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Fanfan

2003

Action/ Adventure/ Comedy/ Romance

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Duration: 97 min

IMDB Rating: 5.7

Language: fr

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Plot Summary

In this 2003 remake of the classic 1952 French film, Fanfan la Tulipe is a swashbuckling lover who is tricked into joining the army of King Louis XV by Adeline La Franchise, who tells Fanfan that by doing so, he will eventually marry one of the king's daughters.—Adam Blinkinsop

Top Cast

Penélope Cruz as -Adeline La Franchise

Vincent Perez as -Fanfan la Tulipe

Hélène de Fougerolles as -Mme de Pompadour

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