The Sleeping Sentinel
La Sentinelle endormie
Synopsis
In 1812, Napoleon I set off for the Russian Campaign and planned to spend a night in Châlons-sur-Marne. However, as the police were aware of a planned assassination attempt, the place of accommodation was changed at the last minute, and the house of Doctor Mathieu was requisitioned. But Doctor Mathieu was an opponent of the Emperor who had allied himself with the instigators of the attack. They decided to plant their bomb in the doctor's home, leaving his family in danger.
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Noël-Noël
Doctor Mathieu
Pascale Audret
Mathilde
Michel Galabru
Florin
Raymond Souplex
Villeroy
Francis Blanche
Constant
Micheline Luccioni
Clémence
René Arrieu
Marton
Jean Sobieski
Nicolas
Jean Ozenne
Queffelec
Gérard Darrieu
Boissier
Alexandre Rignault
Sylvain
Paul Bonifas
Lanier
Philippe Castelli
Grognard
Charles Charras
Saint-Breuil
Guy Delorme
Officer
Jean Lanier
Duromel
Carlo Nell
General
Alain Noël
Tony
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Dréville
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël-Noël
- Original Title
- La Sentinelle endormie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Le Film d'art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Dréville
Noël-Noël
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Zay
Costume Design
Noël-Noël
Screenplay
Jean Dréville
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sleeping Sentinel
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What is The Sleeping Sentinel about?
In 1812, Napoleon I set off for the Russian Campaign and planned to spend a night in Châlons-sur-Marne. However, as the police were aware of a planned assassination attempt, the place of accommodation was changed at the last minute, and the house of Doctor Mathieu was requisitioned. But Doctor Mathieu was an opponent of the Emperor who had allied himself with the instigators of the attack. They decided to plant their bomb in the doctor's home, leaving his family in danger.
Who directed The Sleeping Sentinel?
The Sleeping Sentinel was directed by Jean Dréville.
Who stars in The Sleeping Sentinel?
The principal cast of The Sleeping Sentinel includes Noël-Noël, Pascale Audret, Michel Galabru, Raymond Souplex, Francis Blanche.
When was The Sleeping Sentinel released and how long is it?
The Sleeping Sentinel was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.