L'Agonie des aigles
Synopsis
Under the regime of Louis XVIII. Years after Waterloo, Napoleon's loyal officers live in retirement on half-pay. Useless and idle, they have lost their prestige and keep meeting in the hope of the Emperor’s return. When Napoleon dies, they decide to plot the rise to power of Napoleon II.
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Annie Ducaux
Lise Dorian
Pierre Renoir
Colonel de Montander
Constant Rémy
Captain Doguereau
Jean Debucourt
Lieutenant Pascal de Breuilly
Marcel André
Prefect of police
Gustave Berthier
President of the court
Christian Argentin
Minister Villèle
Georges Prieur
Grandaye
Antoine Balpêtré
Commander Thiéry
Léon Courtois
Goglu
Philippe Rolla
Lieutenant Huguenin
Marc Valbel
Lieutenant Triaire
Louis Zellas
Captain Chouard
Denic
Commander Foure
Romain Bouquet
Lawyer
Henry Darbray
Government commissioner
Geymond Vital
Messenger from Nantes
Daniel Lecourtois
Young aristocrat
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Richebé
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Pagnol
- Original Score
- Vincent Scotto
- Original Title
- L'Agonie des aigles
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Roger Richebé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Richebé
Marcel Pagnol, Georges d'Esparbès
Vincent Scotto
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Richebé
Director
Vincent Scotto
Original Music Composer
Marcel Pagnol
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for L'Agonie des aigles.
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Agonie des aigles
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What is L'Agonie des aigles about?
Under the regime of Louis XVIII. Years after Waterloo, Napoleon's loyal officers live in retirement on half-pay. Useless and idle, they have lost their prestige and keep meeting in the hope of the Emperor’s return. When Napoleon dies, they decide to plot the rise to power of Napoleon II.
Who directed L'Agonie des aigles?
L'Agonie des aigles was directed by Roger Richebé.
Who stars in L'Agonie des aigles?
The principal cast of L'Agonie des aigles includes Annie Ducaux, Pierre Renoir, Constant Rémy, Jean Debucourt, Marcel André.
When was L'Agonie des aigles released and how long is it?
L'Agonie des aigles was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for L'Agonie des aigles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for L'Agonie des aigles was composed by Vincent Scotto.
Is L'Agonie des aigles based on a book or true story?
L'Agonie des aigles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges d'Esparbès".