ADVENTURE . 1937 . 1h 20m . 6.3/10

Under the Red Robe_

"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.

Starring Conrad Veidt, Annabella, Raymond Massey
6.3/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
1937
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Conrad Veidt stars as Gil de Berault in Under the Red Robe.
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Year context
Under the Red Robe was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
In 1620s France, dreaded swordsman Gil de Berault returns from carrying out a mission for Cardinal Richelieu, and finds the Cardinal worried about growing op...
Under the Red Robe is a Adventure, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

CAST (8)

Conrad Veidt
Conrad Veidt
Gil de Berault
Annabella
Annabella
Lady Marguerite of Fiox
Raymond Massey
Raymond Massey
Cardinal Richelieu
Romney Brent
Romney Brent
Marius
Sophie Stewart
Sophie Stewart
Elise, Duchess of Fiox
Wyndham Goldie
Wyndham Goldie
Edmond, Duke of Fiox (as F. Wyndham Goldie)
Lawrence Grant
Lawrence Grant
Father Joseph
BH
Baliol Holloway
Clon

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Rating
6.3/10 (7 votes)

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What is Under the Red Robe about?
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.
How long is Under the Red Robe?
Under the Red Robe has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Under the Red Robe?
The cast of Under the Red Robe includes Conrad Veidt, Annabella, Raymond Massey, Romney Brent, Sophie Stewart.
What is the rating of Under the Red Robe?
Under the Red Robe has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Adventure Romance
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