Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
After being freed from a Vietnamese war prison, French Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy is sent to help quell resistance forces in Algeria. With the help of the Capt. Esclavier, who has grown weary of war, and Capt. Boisfeuras, who lives for it, Raspeguy attempts to convert a rugged band of soldiers into a formidable fighting unit, with the promise of marrying a beautiful countess if he's made a general.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasSun, May 1, 1966
GB
- In CinemasFri, Jul 8, 1966
AU
- In CinemasFri, Dec 23, 1966
FR
- In CinemasThu, Oct 13, 1966
- Streaming / DigitalSat, May 1, 2021Prime Video
- PhysicalWed, Jun 12, 2002DVD
DE
- In CinemasWed, Oct 19, 1966West Germany
JP
- In CinemasFri, Jul 22, 1966
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Anthony Quinn
as Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy
Alain Delon
as Captain Phillipe Esclavier
George Segal
as Lt. Mahidi
Michèle Morgan
as Countess de Clairefons
Maurice Ronet
as Capain. Boisfeuras
Claude Cardinale
as Aisha
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