Operation Leopard
La légion saute sur Kolwezi
Synopsis
In May 1978, the mining town of Kolwezi in Katanga, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo, the former Belgian Congo) is under attack from a group of communist guerillas coming from nearby Angola. The Europeans who work for the Belgian mining company and the Blacks who live in the town are taken as hostages by the invaders, who start a blood bath, shooting Europeans as well as Africans. Many of the Europeans being French, the French decide to organize a counter-attack, and to send a Regiment of Paratroopers from the Foreign Legion. The movie follows the stories of Delbart, a former non-commissioned officer, who was about to go back to France with his African wife and his child, Damrémont, who was Delbart's replacement, Bia, a Zairian doctor, and Annie, an American married to a Belgian engineer as well as Non com Legion officer Federico and the French Ambassador and the Military Attaché.
Top Cast
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Bruno Cremer
Pierre Delbart
Mimsy Farmer
Annie
Jacques Perrin
L'ambassadeur Berthier
Giuliano Gemma
Adjudant-chef Federico
Laurent Malet
Damrémont
Pierre Vaneck
Colonel Grasser
Jean-Claude Bouillon
Maurois
Gérard Essomba
Bia Kombo
Robert Etcheverry
Le colonel Dubourg
Pierre Rousseau
Debruyn
Henri Marteau
Chamfort
Laure Moutoussamy
Elodie
Joseph Momo
Niokolo
Hervé Jolly
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Coutard
- Screenplay & Story
- André G. Brunelin
- Original Score
- Serge Franklin
- Original Title
- La légion saute sur Kolwezi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- SNC, Bela Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Coutard
André G. Brunelin
Serge Franklin
Georges Liron
Michel Lewin
Georges de Beauregard
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Coutard
Director
André G. Brunelin
Writer
Georges Liron
Director of Photography
Michel Lewin
Editor
Georges de Beauregard
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Leopard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Operation Leopard about?
In May 1978, the mining town of Kolwezi in Katanga, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo, the former Belgian Congo) is under attack from a group of communist guerillas coming from nearby Angola. The Europeans who work for the Belgian mining company and the Blacks who live in the town are taken as hostages by the invaders, who start a blood bath, shooting Europeans as well as Africans. Many of the Europeans being French, the French decide to organize a counter-attack, and to send a Regiment of Paratroopers from the Foreign Legion. The movie follows the stories of Delbart, a former non-commissioned officer, who was about to go back to France with his African wife and his child, Damrémont, who was Delbart's replacement, Bia, a Zairian doctor, and Annie, an American married to a Belgian engineer as well as Non com Legion officer Federico and the French Ambassador and the Military Attaché.
Who directed Operation Leopard?
Operation Leopard was directed by Raoul Coutard.
Who stars in Operation Leopard?
The principal cast of Operation Leopard includes Bruno Cremer, Mimsy Farmer, Jacques Perrin, Giuliano Gemma, Laurent Malet.
When was Operation Leopard released and how long is it?
Operation Leopard was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Leopard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Leopard was composed by Serge Franklin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation Leopard?
Operation Leopard holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).