An 18th century story of Cartouche (Jean-Paul Belmondo, BREATHLESS), a cooper's son who becomes a quick-witted thief and highwayman. He joins the army to escape a local gang, but he later returns with two army mates and becomes the gang's new leader. Together with the band of robbers and a beautiful Gypsy named Venus, Cartouche roams the countryside -- stealing from the rich and keeping the goods. Based on French legend, this dark fable encompasses farce, tragedy, violence and high-flown adventure.

Presented by Joseph E. Levine.

Produced in association with Les Films Ariane-Filmsonor (Paris) and Vides (Rome).

Shot in Dyaliscope (French widescreen process).

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus

Jean-Paul Belmondo: French Actor, BREATHLESS (1959)
Claudia Cardinale: Italian Actress
Jean Rochefort: French Character Actor
Jess Hahn: Supporting Actor
Philippe Lemaire: French Actor
Marcel Dalio: French Actor

Phillippe De Broca: