A Captain's Honor
L'Honneur d'un capitaine
Synopsis
During a televised debate on the Algerian war in the early 1980s, Professor Paulet denounced the methods of Captain Caron, killed in action in 1957. The widow of the captain, Patricia, decided to file a defamation suit.
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Nicole Garcia
Patricia Caron
Jacques Perrin
Marcel Caron
Claude Jade
Maître Valouin
Charles Denner
Maître Gillard
Georges Wilson
Bâtonnier
Georges Marchal
General Keller
Robert Etcheverry
Commandant Guilloux
Christophe Malavoy
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Patrick Chauvel
Schuster
Jean-François Poron
Jakez
Jean Vigny
Paulet
Alain Bastien-Thiry
Pierre Caron
Hubert Gignoux
le président du tribunal
Florent Pagny
Michel Sarrouz, voltigeur de pointe dit La Ficelle
Cyril Barbe
Éric Baugin
Éric Maury, 2e classe
Patrick Baugin
Patrick Maury, 2e classe
Pierre Belot
Le directeur de l'école
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Schoendoerffer
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- L'Honneur d'un capitaine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- TF1 Films Production, Bela Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Philippe Sarde
Bernard Lutic
Georges de Beauregard
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Director
Bernard Lutic
Director of Photography
Georges de Beauregard
Producer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Captain's Honor
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What is A Captain's Honor about?
During a televised debate on the Algerian war in the early 1980s, Professor Paulet denounced the methods of Captain Caron, killed in action in 1957. The widow of the captain, Patricia, decided to file a defamation suit.
Who directed A Captain's Honor?
A Captain's Honor was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
Who stars in A Captain's Honor?
The principal cast of A Captain's Honor includes Nicole Garcia, Jacques Perrin, Claude Jade, Charles Denner, Georges Wilson.
When was A Captain's Honor released and how long is it?
A Captain's Honor was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for A Captain's Honor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Captain's Honor was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Captain's Honor?
A Captain's Honor holds official age classifications: FR: TP.