Captain Conan
Capitaine Conan
Synopsis
The last days of World War I, Eastern front. Captain Conan, a lone wolf, a true warrior, leads a band of ruthless French fighters who love hand-to-hand combat; they are not fit for peacetime, they only feel really alive in the chaos of the battlefield.
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Philippe Torreton
Captain Conan
Samuel Le Bihan
Norbert
Bernard Le Coq
Lieutenant De Scève
Catherine Rich
Madeleine Erlane
François Berléand
Commander Bouvier
Claude Rich
General Pitard de Lauzier
André Falcon
Colonel Voirin
Claude Brosset
Père Dubreuil
Crina Mureșan
Ilyana
Cécile Vassort
Georgette
François Levantal
Forgeol
Pierre Val
Jean Erlane
Roger Knobelspiess
Maj. Cuypene
Frédéric Pierrot
Chef de train
Jean-Claude Calon
Officier greffier Loisy
Laurent Schilling
Beuillard
Jean-Yves Roan
Rouzic
Philippe Héliès
Grenais
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Cosmos, Bertrand Tavernier
- Original Score
- Oswald d'Andréa
- Original Title
- Capitaine Conan
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Romanian
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Alain Sarde, Little Bear, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Tavernier
Jean Cosmos, Bertrand Tavernier, Roger Vercel
Oswald d'Andréa
Alain Choquart
Luce Grunenwaldt
Alain Sarde, Frédéric Bourboulon
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Sarde
Producer
Guy-Claude François
Production Design
Oswald d'Andréa
Original Music Composer
Luce Grunenwaldt
Editor
Jean Cosmos
Screenplay
Frédéric Bourboulon
Producer
Bertrand Tavernier
Screenplay
Bertrand Tavernier
Director
Alain Choquart
Director of Photography
Adrian Pavlovschi
Stunt Coordinator
Razvan Puiu
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Conan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Conan about?
The last days of World War I, Eastern front. Captain Conan, a lone wolf, a true warrior, leads a band of ruthless French fighters who love hand-to-hand combat; they are not fit for peacetime, they only feel really alive in the chaos of the battlefield.
Who directed Captain Conan?
Captain Conan was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who stars in Captain Conan?
The principal cast of Captain Conan includes Philippe Torreton, Samuel Le Bihan, Bernard Le Coq, Catherine Rich, François Berléand.
When was Captain Conan released and how long is it?
Captain Conan was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Conan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Conan was composed by Oswald d'Andréa.
Is Captain Conan based on a book or true story?
Captain Conan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roger Vercel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Conan?
Captain Conan holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).