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The Adventures of Gerard (Original title)
Dates: 1970 (Copyright), 22 November 1970 (Release)

Countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Synopsis: Spain, 1808 and in Napoleon's Peninsula Campaign, Brigadier Gerard darling of the ladies is given a mission (to pass on a false message to Massena). The first threat to Gerard is the guerrillas but a greater one is Teresa, Countess of Morales. Based on 4 stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Genres:
Crime, Comedy
Releases
Date: December 1970Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - MonoAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 91 mins 37 secs - Length: 8425 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United Artists

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (5)
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v38 n444 January 1971  Page: 3
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v38 n444 January 1971: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v40 n1 Winter 1970/71  Page: Winter 51
Title: [Sight and Sound - v40 n1 Winter 1970/71: no known title]Language: English

In: Cahiers du Cinéma n209 February 1969  Page: 9
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n209 February 1969: no known title]Language: French
Description: On prod.

In: Variety 6 Nov 1968  Page: 22
Title: [Variety - 6 Nov 1968: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v202 n33 13 Sep 1968  Page: 11
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v202 n33 13 Sep 1968: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.