Lost Command
“They lived and loved and fought across three continents !”
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.
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LOST COMMAND(1966) Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-26
Top Cast
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Anthony Quinn
Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy
Alain Delon
Captain Phillipe Esclavier
George Segal
Lt. Mahidi
Michèle Morgan
Countess de Clairefons
Maurice Ronet
Capain. Boisfeuras
Claudia Cardinale
Aisha
Grégoire Aslan
Ben Saad
Jean Servais
Gen. Melies
Maurice Sarfati
Merle
Jean-Claude Bercq
Orsini
Burt Kwouk
Viet Officer
Syl Lamont
Verte
Jacques Marin
Mayor
Jean-Paul Moulinot
DeGuyot
Andrés Monreal
Ahmed
Gordon Heath
Dia
René Havard
Fernand
Armand Mestral
Administration Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Gidding, Jean Lartéguy
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Lost Command
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Red Lion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Nelson Gidding, Jean Lartéguy
Franz Waxman
Robert Surtees, Jack Willoughby
Dorothy Spencer
Mark Robson
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Robson
Director
Nelson Gidding
Writer
Mark Robson
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Tanine Autré
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Command
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What is Lost Command about?
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.
Who directed Lost Command?
Lost Command was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in Lost Command?
The principal cast of Lost Command includes Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal, Michèle Morgan, Maurice Ronet.
When was Lost Command released and how long is it?
Lost Command was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Lost Command?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost Command was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Lost Command based on a book or true story?
Lost Command is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Lartéguy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lost Command?
Lost Command holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).