The Voyage of Captain Fracassa

The Voyage of Captain Fracassa

1990 · 127 min · ★ 6.5 · History, Comedy, Adventure

In the French countryside, circa the 17th-century, Serafina, Pulcinella and Isabella are three lusty, beautiful members of a travelling theatrical troupe, leaving in their wake a crop of broken hearts.

Directed by Ettore Scola · Written by Furio Scarpelli

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