Comedy Cult Classic

A bumbling womanizer lands in hot water with Napoleon and his all-too-interested Empress.

THE LOVES AND TIMES OF SCARAMOUCHE

Scaramouche. A swordsman who knew no fear... no pain... no danger... Scaramouche... the klutz!

1976 · 1h 35m · PG · Comedy / Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

An incorrigible womaniser, Scaramouche's antics incur the wrath of Napoleon, who is intent on pursuing him to the bitter end.

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What is The Loves and Times of Scaramouche about?

The Loves and Times of Scaramouche is a 1976 Italy/Croatia/Germany comedy, drama, and romance film directed by Enzo G. Castellari about a womanizing Scaramouche who, with his sidekick Whistle, gets caught in a plot to assassinate Napoleon and becomes the target of Empress Josephine's affections.

Programmer's Pick

Enzo G. Castellari trades bullets for buffoonery, letting Michael Sarrazin’s Scaramouche stumble through assassination plots and amorous entanglements. Ursula Andress as Josephine and a dash of slapstick keep this period romp cheeky and light on its feet.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set amidst a swirl of slapstick and romance, The Loves and Times of Scaramouche follows the misadventures of the irrepressible Scaramouche and his loyal sidekick Whistle. Their escapades escalate when they are swept up in a plot to assassinate Napoleon Bonaparte. Matters get even more complicated when Scaramouche, whose reputation as a womanizer is well-earned, catches the eye of Napoleon’s new wife, the Empress Josephine. As Scaramouche’s antics grow more outrageous, he finds himself pursued not only by admirers but by the wrathful Napoleon himself. This historical send-up blends comedy and romance with a playful irreverence for its period setting.

Details & Specs

Director: Enzo G. Castellari
Writers: Tito Carpi, Enzo G. Castellari
Release: 1976
Runtime: 1h 35m
Country: Italy, Croatia, Germany
Language: Italian
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Also Known As: Os Amores e as Loucuras de Scaramouche, La grande débandade, Amores e Aventuras de Scaramouche, Aventuras y amores de Scaramouche, Scaramouche, der Teufelskerl, Le avventure e gli amori di Scaramouche (original title)