Cordial Agreement
Originally released in 1939. Cordial Agreement is a history/drama film. directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Starring Victor Francen, Bernard Lancret, and Pierre Richard-Willm
Synopsis
The film depicts events between the Fashoda crisis in 1898 and the 1904 signing of the Entente Cordiale creating an alliance between Britain and France and ending their historic rivalry. It was based on the book King Edward VII and His Times by André Maurois. It was made with an eye to its propaganda value, following the Munich Agreement of September 1938 and in anticipation of the outbreak of a Second World War which would test the bonds between Britain and France in a conflict with Nazi Germany.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Victor Francen
as Edouard VII, Prince and King
Bernard Lancret
as Jean Roussel
Pierre Richard-Willm
as Capt. Charles Roussel
Janine Darcey
as Sylvia Clayton
Gaby Morlay
as Queen Victoria
Jean Périer
as President Emile Loubet
Jacques Baumer
as Georges Clemenceau
Louis Seigner
as German ambassador
André Lefaur
as Lord Clayton
Arlette Marchal
as Queen Alexandra
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Arcadia Films
- Flora Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordial Agreement about?
The film depicts events between the Fashoda crisis in 1898 and the 1904 signing of the Entente Cordiale creating an alliance between Britain and France and ending their historic rivalry. It was ba...
Who directed Cordial Agreement?
Cordial Agreement was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
How long is Cordial Agreement?
Cordial Agreement has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Cordial Agreement released?
Cordial Agreement was released on April 20, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cordial Agreement?
The main cast of Cordial Agreement includes Victor Francen, Bernard Lancret, Pierre Richard-Willm, Janine Darcey, Gaby Morlay.