Under the Red Robe (1937)
Description: Swashbucker Gil De Berault is bound for the guillotine when he is given one last chance for a pardon.
In 1620s France, dreaded swordsman Gil de Berault returns from carrying out a mission for Cardinal Richelieu, and finds the Cardinal worried about growing opposition from the Huguenots in the south. The Cardinal also warns de Berault that dueling has been outlawed, and will henceforth be punishable by death. Gil, however, promptly disobeys the law and is indeed sentenced to death. The Cardinal offers to cancel the sentence if de Berault is able to capture the duke who is organizing plans for an uprising. Gil travels to the duke's castle and is allowed to stay as a guest, but the duke's wife and sister immediately suspect that he is a spy. He and his servant still make good progress, until he falls in love with the duke's sister, which complicates everything.
Director: Victor Sjöström
Producer: victor sjostrom
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 18 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-02 01:17:01
Genre:
Adventure
Romance
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ray dennis steckler
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
bernard carr
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
bruce mitchell
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
richard thorpe
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
walter shumway
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
george sherman
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
ewing scott
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
giorgio simonelli
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
koji shima
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
ted post
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
steve sekely
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
peter bogdanovich
Great chemistry between the leads.
milton moses ginsberg
Excellent performances all around.
joseph santley
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
kinji fukasaku
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
r john hugh
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
john o'connor
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
Jeff McCartney
The dialogue didn't feel natural.