Adventures of Don Juan

Starring: Errol Flynn & Viveca Lindfors Director: Vincent Sherman

Major Awards:

Academy Awards - Best Costume Design (Color) (1949)

Product Description:

Flynn seems to be winking at his own off-screen image in the role he was born to play. As the legendary lover, he returns to Spain and takes the post of fencing instructor at the royal academy. He becomes involved in court intrigue and swordplay when he hears of a plot against his adoring Queen. The laserdisc includes the original theatrical trailer. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Color) Art Direction-Set Direction. Academy Awards: Best (Color) Costume Design.

Plot Synopsis:

Flynnn seems to be winking at his own off-screen image in the role he was born to play. As the legendary lover, he returns to Spain and takes the post of fencing instructor at the royal academy. There he becomes involved in court intrigue when he hears of a plot against the Queen.

After his amorous adventures have led to his forced removal from England, Don Juan
The film climaxes in an all-out duel between Don Juan and the evil Prime Minister.

Plot Keywords:

Action | Adventure | Period Piece | Rescue | Romance | Swashbuckler | Theatrical Release

Production Notes:

• Errol Flynn's last swashbuckler, and doubles had to be used for both Flynn and Robert Douglas (who plays the Prime Minister) in the action-packed final duel.
• The laserdisc version includes the original theatrical trailer.
• Color by Technicolor.
• Additional cast: Jeanne Shepherd (Donna Carlotta), Tim Huntley (Catherine's Husband), and David Leonard (Innkeeper).

Cast and Crew: