The Black Cavalier
The Black Cavalier (Le cavalier noir) is a 1945 French historical adventure film directed by Gilles Grangier. It stars Georges Guétary, Mila Parély, and Jean Tissier, with Nicole Maurey in her screen debut in a supporting role. The film’s sets were designed by Roland Quignon, and location shooting took place at the Château de Vaudrémont in Haute-Marne. It was one of France’s most popular films in 1945, with about 3.67 million admissions.
Plot:
In early 18th-century French Flanders, a nobleman who has lost his property becomes an outlaw. He targets the salt tax collector Monsieur de Saint-Brissac, but is drawn into a trap by the tax collector’s daughter.
Details:
- Running time: 81 minutes
- Language: French
- Release date: 31 March 1945
- Production and distribution: La Société des Films Sirius
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