The Swashbuckler

Jean-Paul Belmondo stars as Nicolas Philibert, a French aristocrat who flees to America after killing a nobleman too friendly with his wife Charlotte (Marlène Jobert). Upon returning, he tries to divorce her, but when he sees others vying for her attention, his interest in her is rekindled. As they navigate the tumultuous landscape of pre-revolutionary France, Nicolas finds himself entangled in a web of politics and fate, leading to an unexpected destiny.