Top Cast
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Pierre Richard-Willm
Brent
Jaque Catelain
Dan
Pierre Renoir
Major Hudson
Jean Forest
Lieutenant Drake
Kissa Kouprine
Alia
Aimé Clariond
Colonel Stark
Marcel Charvey
(uncredited)
Paul Escoffier
Colonel Simpson (uncredited)
Jean Gobet
Bartender (uncredited)
André Nicolle
(uncredited)
Käthe von Nagy
Joyce
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel L'Herbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel L'Herbier, Pierre Frondaie, Jean Bernard-Luc
- Original Score
- Marius-François Gaillard
- Original Title
- La Route impériale
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Films Union et La Société des Films Sirius
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel L'Herbier
Marcel L'Herbier, Pierre Frondaie, Jean Bernard-Luc
Marius-François Gaillard
Michel Kelber
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel L'Herbier
Director
Michel Kelber
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Imperial Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Imperial Road about?
An indigenous uprising in British controlled Iraq threatens the route to India, as a lobe triangle develops among the expatriates.
Who directed The Imperial Road?
The Imperial Road was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Who stars in The Imperial Road?
The principal cast of The Imperial Road includes Pierre Richard-Willm, Jaque Catelain, Pierre Renoir, Jean Forest, Kissa Kouprine.
When was The Imperial Road released and how long is it?
The Imperial Road was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Imperial Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Imperial Road was composed by Marius-François Gaillard.
Is The Imperial Road based on a book or true story?
The Imperial Road is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Frondaie".