Based on satirical short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about a vain, egotistical Etienne Gerard, a French brigadier serving during the Napoleonic Wars. He thinks he's the best soldier and lover that ever lived and intends to prove it.

Credits

Jerzy SkolimowskiDirector

Peter McEneryCol. Etienne Gerard (Hussars of Conflans)

Claudia CardinaleTeresa, Countess of Morales

Eli WallachNapoleon Bonaparte

Jack HawkinsMarshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)