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      Swords of Blood

      Released Jul 21, 1964 2h 5m Adventure List
      Reviews 54% 500+ Ratings Audience Score In 18th century France, Louis-Dominique Bourguignon (Jean-Paul Belmondo) is a highwayman with a sense of morality. In the course of his adventures, he rescues the beguiling Venus (Claudia Cardinale) from her captors. Together, they form a band of thieves, preying on the rich and sharing their bounty with the poor. As Cartouche, the mysterious robber becomes a popular hero and a thorn in the side of the police, until his former criminal boss Malichot (Marcel Dalio) joins the side of the law. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Une fois enrichi, le bandit découvre l'ennui. "Amuse-toi, cela empêche de mourir", prévient Vénus Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Rousing and playful adventure film is reminiscent of Richard Lester's The Three Musketeers at times. Belmondo, surprisingly enough, makes for a pretty good swashbuckling hero, and Cardinale not only looks gorgeous but gives an impassioned performance as his gypsy love. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This is for me a very entertaining movie: good characters, Belmondo always enjoyable, Claudia Cardinale so charming... A very goof mix of humour and action. One of Belmondo's finest. Try also L'Homme de Rio, a movie somewhere between the adventure of Tintin and a James Bond of the 60s Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member There are some clever moments but overall it was pretty mediocre. It would have been better if it was less an ensemble movie and had a lot more swashbuckling. The only thing that kept me going was an occasional flash of cleavage from Claudia Cardinale. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Despite quite liking the Robin Hoodesque capers, I found this to be somewhat disappointing on the whole. The cinematography and costumes were well done, but I did not care about the characters. Thus, the ending didn't have the resonance it seeked. One thing I had an issue with was how Cartouche could have eyes for another woman when he had Claudia Cardinale! It makes no sense. ;) Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member The French Robin Hood. He always manages to get out of whatever jam he is in. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network A young Claudia Cardinale plays Vénus with great energy and wit. But it's Belmondo who the camera has the greatest love affair with. The charismatic and sexy actor commands the screen. Rated: B Jun 9, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis In 18th century France, Louis-Dominique Bourguignon (Jean-Paul Belmondo) is a highwayman with a sense of morality. In the course of his adventures, he rescues the beguiling Venus (Claudia Cardinale) from her captors. Together, they form a band of thieves, preying on the rich and sharing their bounty with the poor. As Cartouche, the mysterious robber becomes a popular hero and a thorn in the side of the police, until his former criminal boss Malichot (Marcel Dalio) joins the side of the law.
      Director
      Philippe de Broca
      Screenwriter
      Daniel Boulanger
      Production Co
      Vides Cinematografica, Filmsonor, Mondex Films, Les Films Ariane
      Genre
      Adventure
      Original Language
      French (France)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 21, 1964, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 12, 2015
      Runtime
      2h 5m
      Sound Mix
      Mono