Summary:
Jacques St. Ives (Jean Marc Barr) is a much-envied officer in Napoleon's army who requests a demotion in rank so as to avoid a number of duels from fellow officers, who may challenge only those of an equal rank. To his shock, Jacques is demoted to the rank of private by a furious commander and is sent to the front where, through a mishap, he is taken prisoner and sent to Scotland wher... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Jean-Marc Barr - (Captain Jacques St. Ives)
Richard E. Grant - (Major Chevening)
Jason Isaacs
Miranda Richardson - (Miss Gilchrist)
Anna Friel - (Flora)
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Review:
Now here's something you don't see everyday: A comedy farce set in 1813, with snappy one-liners, broad slapstick and loveable eccentrics. There is enough dark drama -- provided by the backdrop of war and the subplot regarding the violent brother -- to keep a certain level of intensity, but otherwise, this is a feather-light soufflé, not a heavy mea... Continue >>

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