The Vultures
Originally released in 1984. The Vultures is a war/comedy film. directed by Henri Verneuil.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Constantin, and Jacques Villeret
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (144 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Sergeant Pierre Augagneur
Michel Constantin
as Adjutant Edouard Mahuzard
Jacques Villeret
as Brigadier Béral
Michel Creton
as Legionnaire Boissier
Marie Laforêt
as Hélène Laroche-Fréon
François Perrot
as François Laroche-Fréon, director of the bank
Gérard Buhr
as Supply camp officer
Matthias Habich
as Karl Brenner
Maurice Auzel
as Soldier Borzik
Pierre Semmler
as Captain Ulrich Dieterle
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- V Films
- Carthago Films
- Soprofilms
- Cerito Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Vultures?
The Vultures was directed by Henri Verneuil.
How long is The Vultures?
The Vultures has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Vultures released?
The Vultures was released on March 28, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Vultures?
The main cast of The Vultures includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Constantin, Jacques Villeret, Michel Creton, Marie Laforêt.
Is The Vultures worth watching?
The Vultures has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 144 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.