The Vultures
Les Morfalous
Synopsis
April 5, 1943: a battalion of the Foreign Legion arrives in El Ksour, Tunisia, to escort a fortune in gold bars to the home front. A German ambush awaits, and all but four die. Thanks to the street smarts of Sergeant Augagneur, the Legionnaires successfully counter attack. The bank manager and his seductive wife arrive, and so does a German lieutenant, whom the French arrest. Augagneur wants to steal the gold; warrant officer Mahuzard wants to do his duty. A series of alliances form and break apart, the group dwindles in number, and the gold heads south toward Betahoua. But in whose possession?
Top Cast
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Sergeant Pierre Augagneur
Michel Constantin
Adjutant Edouard Mahuzard
Jacques Villeret
Brigadier Béral
Michel Creton
Legionnaire Boissier
Marie Laforêt
Hélène Laroche-Fréon
François Perrot
François Laroche-Fréon, director of the bank
Gérard Buhr
Supply camp officer
Matthias Habich
Karl Brenner
Maurice Auzel
Soldier Borzik
Pierre Semmler
Captain Ulrich Dieterle
Caroline Silhol
Mrs. Chanterelle
Michel Beaune
French general (uncredited)
Michel Berreur
Legionnaire (uncredited)
Daniel Breton
Legionnaire (uncredited)
Claude Carliez
Legionnaire (uncredited)
Hans Verner
German Colonel (uncredited)
Henri Verneuil
Radio announcer's voice (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 26, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Audiard, Henri Verneuil, Pierre Siniac
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Les Morfalous
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- V Films, Carthago Films, Soprofilms, Cerito Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Michel Audiard, Henri Verneuil, Pierre Siniac
Georges Delerue
Edmond Séchan
Pierre Gillette
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Michel Audiard
Writer
Henri Verneuil
Writer
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Pierre Siniac
Writer
Edmond Séchan
Director of Photography
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vultures
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vultures about?
April 5, 1943: a battalion of the Foreign Legion arrives in El Ksour, Tunisia, to escort a fortune in gold bars to the home front. A German ambush awaits, and all but four die. Thanks to the street smarts of Sergeant Augagneur, the Legionnaires successfully counter attack. The bank manager and his seductive wife arrive, and so does a German lieutenant, whom the French arrest. Augagneur wants to steal the gold; warrant officer Mahuzard wants to do his duty. A series of alliances form and break apart, the group dwindles in number, and the gold heads south toward Betahoua. But in whose possession?
Who directed The Vultures?
The Vultures was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in The Vultures?
The principal cast of The Vultures includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Constantin, Jacques Villeret, Michel Creton, Marie Laforêt.
When was The Vultures released and how long is it?
The Vultures was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vultures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vultures was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vultures?
The Vultures holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).