Operation Leopard
Originally released in 1980. Operation Leopard is a war film. directed by Raoul Coutard.
Starring Bruno Cremer, Mimsy Farmer, and Jacques Perrin
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 1980
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bruno Cremer
as Pierre Delbart
Mimsy Farmer
as Annie
Jacques Perrin
as L'ambassadeur Berthier
Giuliano Gemma
as Adjudant-chef Federico
Laurent Malet
as Damrémont
Pierre Vaneck
as Colonel Grasser
Jean-Claude Bouillon
as Maurois
Gérard Essomba
as Bia Kombo
Robert Etcheverry
as Le colonel Dubourg
Pierre Rousseau
as Debruyn
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- SNC
- Bela Productions
- France 3 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
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....
Who directed Operation Leopard?
Operation Leopard was directed by Raoul Coutard.
How long is Operation Leopard?
Operation Leopard has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Operation Leopard released?
Operation Leopard was released on January 9, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Operation Leopard?
The main cast of Operation Leopard includes Bruno Cremer, Mimsy Farmer, Jacques Perrin, Giuliano Gemma, Laurent Malet.