The Old Gun
Le Vieux Fusil
Synopsis
In Montauban in 1944, Julien Dandieu is a surgeon in the local hospital. Frightened by the German army entering Montauban, he asks his friend Francois to drive his wife and his daughter in the back country village where Julien has an old castle. One week later, Julien decides to meet them for the week end, but the Germans are already occupying the village.
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Philippe Noiret
Julien Dandieu
Romy Schneider
Clara Dandieu
Jean Bouise
François
Joachim Hansen
SS Officer
Robert Hoffmann
German Lieutenant
Karl Michael Vogler
Dr. Müller
Caroline Bonhomme
Florence Dandieu (8 years old)
Catherine Delaporte
Florence Dandieu (13 years old)
Madeleine Ozeray
Mme Dandieu, la mère de Julien
Jean-Paul Cisife
Le chef milicien
Antoine Saint-John
Le soldat allemand tué dans la cuisine
Jean-Pierre Garrigues
Un interne à l’hôpital
Hermine Delysle
La religieuse de la remise de prix de fin d'année
Micheline Sarto
L'infirmière, Mlle Langrenier
Daniel Breton
Walter
Maurice Bes
Le pharmacien
Bernard Bireaud
Chef maquisard
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Enrico
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Enrico, Claude Veillot, Pascal Jardin
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- Le Vieux Fusil
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Artistes Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Enrico
Robert Enrico, Claude Veillot, Pascal Jardin
François de Roubaix
Étienne Becker
Eva Zora
Pierre Caro
Department Leadership Roster
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Robert Enrico
Screenplay
Pierre Caro
Producer
Robert Enrico
Director
Étienne Becker
Director of Photography
Claude Veillot
Screenplay
François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
Eva Zora
Editor
Pascal Jardin
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Old Gun about?
In Montauban in 1944, Julien Dandieu is a surgeon in the local hospital. Frightened by the German army entering Montauban, he asks his friend Francois to drive his wife and his daughter in the back country village where Julien has an old castle. One week later, Julien decides to meet them for the week end, but the Germans are already occupying the village.
Who directed The Old Gun?
The Old Gun was directed by Robert Enrico.
Who stars in The Old Gun?
The principal cast of The Old Gun includes Philippe Noiret, Romy Schneider, Jean Bouise, Joachim Hansen, Robert Hoffmann.
When was The Old Gun released and how long is it?
The Old Gun was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Gun was composed by François de Roubaix.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Gun?
The Old Gun holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).