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The Last Remake of Beau Geste

1977Movie1 h 25 minPG-13

55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes50%63%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes50%63%

Summary

Brothers Beau, John and Digby Geste join the Foreign Legion, where they fall under the rule of tyrannical Sergeant Markoff.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Marty Feldman
Written by
Marty Feldman, Sam Bobrick, Chris Allen
Produced by
William S. Gilmore
Music by
John Morris

Everyone

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Facts

June 15, 1977 · 1 h 25 min · PG-13

Released
June 15, 1977
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Running Gag, Pretty in Mink, Stock Footage +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Remake of Beau Geste?"

Questions about The Last Remake of Beau Geste

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Remake of Beau Geste?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Last Remake of Beau Geste from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Last Remake of Beau Geste worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Last Remake of Beau Geste okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Last Remake of Beau Geste make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Is The Last Remake of Beau Geste plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Last Remake of Beau Geste use?

Running GagPretty in MinkStock FootageThe NeidermeyerHellhole PrisonArtistic License – HistoryHeir Club for MenSpared by the AdaptationHomageTaking the HeatMaking Love in All the Wrong PlacesLeg Cannonand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Running Gag, Pretty in Mink, and Stock Footage.