History ·Drama · France · 1933 · 2h 5m

L'Agonie des aigles

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Director
Roger Richebé
Cast
Annie Ducaux as Lise Dorian Pierre Renoir as Colonel de Montander Constant Rémy as Captain Doguereau Jean Debucourt as Lieutenant Pascal de Breuilly Marcel André as Prefect of police Gustave Berthier as President of the court
Crew
Vincent Scotto — Original Music Composer Marcel Pagnol — Screenplay Georges d'Esparbès — Novel
Synopsis

Under the regime of Louis XVIII. Years after Waterloo, Napoleon's loyal officers live in retirement on half-pay. Useless and idle, they have lost their prestige and keep meeting in the hope of the Emperor’s return. When Napoleon dies, they decide to plot the rise to power of Napoleon II.

Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookhistorical drama19th century
Key Collaborators
Roger Richebé Director Vincent Scotto Original Music Composer Marcel Pagnol Screenplay Georges d'Esparbès Novel
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