The Colonel
Originally released in 2006. The Colonel is a crime/drama film. directed by Laurent Herbiet.
Starring Olivier Gourmet, Robinson Stévenin, and Cécile de France
Synopsis
A "Reformed Colonel" is found dead in Paris, a couple of decades after Algeria's struggle for independence was won from France. Lieutenant Galois is assigned the investigation of this murder. She receives the diary of Lieutenent Guy Rossi who served under The Colonel in Algeria in 1956, and has been reported as missing in action since 1957. The revelations found in Rossi's diary go far beyond The Colonel's actions in Algeria, and give an insight on how dirty Algeria's War for Independence really was.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (11 votes)
Budget
$3.9M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Olivier Gourmet
as Le colonel Raoul Duplan
Robinson Stévenin
as Le lieutenant Guy Rossi
Cécile de France
as Le lieutenant Galois
Charles Aznavour
as le père Rossi
Bruno Solo
as Le commandant Reidacher
Éric Caravaca
as René Acsensio
Guillaume Gallienne
as Le sous-préfet
Georges Siatidis
as Le capitaine Roger
Thierry Hancisse
as Le commissaire Quitard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $3,900,000
Production Companies
- KG Productions
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Wamip Films
- Les Films du Fleuve
- RTBF
- Battam Films
- Établissement National de Télévision (ENTV)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Colonel about?
A "Reformed Colonel" is found dead in Paris, a couple of decades after Algeria's struggle for independence was won from France. Lieutenant Galois is assigned the investigation of this murder. She r...
Who directed The Colonel?
The Colonel was directed by Laurent Herbiet.
How long is The Colonel?
The Colonel has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Colonel released?
The Colonel was released on November 15, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Colonel?
The main cast of The Colonel includes Olivier Gourmet, Robinson Stévenin, Cécile de France, Charles Aznavour, Bruno Solo.