This is an European version titled The mask of Scaramouche (1963) competently made by Antonio Isasi Isasmendi with fine cast as Gerard Barray , Michelle Girardon , Gian Maria Canale and Alberto De Mendoza . Swashbuckler set in 18th Century is a decent rendition from the famous novel with budget enough , impressive swordplay and breathtaking scenarios . Rafael Sabatini' exciting story of love and adventure freely adapted by various screenwriters as Lluís Josep Comerón , Jacques Robert , Guido Malatesta , Jorge Illa and Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi himself . The picture contains overwhelming action , intrigue , romantic adventure , mayhem and a lot of fencing .
It displays an evocative and romantic musical score by Gregorio García Segura . Lush production design by Enrique Alarcón is wonderfully reflected on the luxurious interiors and exteriors filmed in Spain . Colorful cinematography in brilliant Eastmancolor by Alejandro Ulloa . Shot on location in Burgos's Cathedral, Burgos, Castilla y León , posing as Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, and Casa de Campo, Madrid . The motion picture was compellingly directed by Antonio Isasi Isasmendi . He was a good Spanish filmmaker , becoming one of the most successful Spanish directors in the 1960's and 70s . He made movies under the banner of his own production company and after directing other successes . Antonio was an expert in thrillers as Las Vegas 500 millones , el perro, Summertime Killer , Istambul 65 ,La mentira tiene cabellos rojos , Sentancia contra una mujer , El aire de un crimen , but also handled rollicking swashbucklers like The Adventures of Scaramouche. Rating : 7/10 .Better than average . It is a very good film thanks to fabulous scenarios , luxurious exteriors and interiors , glamorous gowns and being lavishly financed by producers from Spain/Italy/France .
This classy story was subsequently remade on several versions , firstly take on this classic is the following : Scaramouche (1923) by Rex Ingram with Ramon Novarro , Alice Terry , and Lewis Stone who played the 'heavy' - the Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr - in this old retelling and he came back to play the elderly character of "Georges de Valmorin" in this new version Scaramouche (1952) . And Adventures and lovers of Scaramouche (1970) by Enzo G Castellari with Michael Sarrazin , Úrsula Andress , Sal Borghese , Aldo Maccione and Michael Forest . And , finally , La grande aventura di Scaramouche (original title) 1972 by Piero Pierotti with Christian HayFreyberg , Erna Schurer and Milly Vitale
It displays an evocative and romantic musical score by Gregorio García Segura . Lush production design by Enrique Alarcón is wonderfully reflected on the luxurious interiors and exteriors filmed in Spain . Colorful cinematography in brilliant Eastmancolor by Alejandro Ulloa . Shot on location in Burgos's Cathedral, Burgos, Castilla y León , posing as Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, and Casa de Campo, Madrid . The motion picture was compellingly directed by Antonio Isasi Isasmendi . He was a good Spanish filmmaker , becoming one of the most successful Spanish directors in the 1960's and 70s . He made movies under the banner of his own production company and after directing other successes . Antonio was an expert in thrillers as Las Vegas 500 millones , el perro, Summertime Killer , Istambul 65 ,La mentira tiene cabellos rojos , Sentancia contra una mujer , El aire de un crimen , but also handled rollicking swashbucklers like The Adventures of Scaramouche. Rating : 7/10 .Better than average . It is a very good film thanks to fabulous scenarios , luxurious exteriors and interiors , glamorous gowns and being lavishly financed by producers from Spain/Italy/France .
This classy story was subsequently remade on several versions , firstly take on this classic is the following : Scaramouche (1923) by Rex Ingram with Ramon Novarro , Alice Terry , and Lewis Stone who played the 'heavy' - the Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr - in this old retelling and he came back to play the elderly character of "Georges de Valmorin" in this new version Scaramouche (1952) . And Adventures and lovers of Scaramouche (1970) by Enzo G Castellari with Michael Sarrazin , Úrsula Andress , Sal Borghese , Aldo Maccione and Michael Forest . And , finally , La grande aventura di Scaramouche (original title) 1972 by Piero Pierotti with Christian HayFreyberg , Erna Schurer and Milly Vitale