France, July 1782. During her birthday, the beautiful young Marchioness Caroline meets the attractive soldier Gaston. It's love at first sight but Gaston does not wish to make a commitment because a military career waits for him. Caroline marries then a politician but the French Revolution bursts and Caroline has to run away to escape the guillotine. By running away she meets Gaston again who decides to help her.
Richard Pottier | Director |
Jacques Laurent | Novel |
Jean Anouilh | Writer |
Michel Audiard | Writer |
Georges Auric | Music |