Waltz of the Toreadors

Waltz of the Toreadors

Meet the General...PETER SELLERS...dashing in battle...dapper in love...delightful in comedy!

1962 · 105 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

At the end of a successful military career, womanising Leo Fitzjohn retires to his countryside manor with his unbearable family. When his platonic French mistress Ghislaine arrives at the door, Fitzjohn is prepared to take the relationship to the next level. However, Fitzjohn must compete for Ghislaine's affections against his own aide.

Directed by John Guillermin · Written by Wolf Mankowitz

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Peter Sellers Gen. Leo Fitzjohn
Dany Robin Ghislaine
Margaret Leighton Emily Fitzjohn
John Fraser Lt. Robert Finch
Cyril Cusack Dr. Grogan
Prunella Scales Estella Fitzjohn
Denise Coffey Sidonia Fitzjohn
Jean Anderson Agnes
Raymond Huntley Ackroyd
Vanda Godsell Emma Bulstrode
Catherine Feller Rosemary
Claire Marshall Maid (uncredited)

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