Young army officer of peasant origin becomes a war hero battling in the Sahara while seducing a young woman from the aristocratic class.
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| Gérard Depardieu | ... |
Charles Saganne
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| Philippe Noiret | ... |
Dubreuilh
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| Catherine Deneuve | ... |
Louise
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| Sophie Marceau | ... |
Madeleine of Saint-Ilette
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| Michel Duchaussoy | ... |
Baculard
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| Roger Dumas | ... |
Vulpi
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Flammarin
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Jean-Laurent Cochet | ... |
Bertozza
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| Pierre Tornade | ... |
Charles' Father
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Saïd Amadis | ... |
Amajar
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René Clermont | ... |
Monsieur de Saint-Ilette
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Philippe Deplanche |
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| Hippolyte Girardot | ... |
Courette
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Sophie Grimaldi | ... |
Lady of Saint-Ilette
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| Florent Pagny | ... |
Lucien
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| Robin Renucci | ... |
Hazan
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Salah Teskouk | ... |
Embarek
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Djamel Allam | ... |
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Daniel Aubert |
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Teddy Bilis | ... |
Baron Soucy
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Nicole Camus |
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Med Salah Cheurfi |
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Helga Hertzog |
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El Kebir |
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Grégoire Lavollay-Porter |
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Laurent Lavollay-Porter |
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Dahbia Maouch |
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Charles Marosi |
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Hadrami Ould Meidah |
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Myriam Perigois |
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Ernest von Rintelen |
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Catherine Rethi |
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Zakia Tahiri | ... |
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Tatiana Vialle | ... |
Jeanne
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Directed by
| Alain Corneau | ||
Written by
| Alain Corneau | ... | (adaptation) |
| Alain Corneau | ... | (dialogue) |
| Louis Gardel | ... | (adaptation) |
| Louis Gardel | ... | (dialogue) |
| Louis Gardel | ... | (novel) |
| Henri de Turenne | ... | (adaptation) |
| Henri de Turenne | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Samuel Bronston | ... | producer |
| Albina du Boisrouvray | ... | producer |
Music by
| Philippe Sarde | ||
Cinematography by
| Bruno Nuytten | ||
Editing by
| Thierry Derocles | ||
| Robert Lawrence | ||
Editorial Department
| Philippe Tourret | ... | color timer |
Production Design by
| Veniero Colasanti | ||
Costume Design by
| Veniero Colasanti | ||
| Rosine Delamare | ||
| Corinne Jorry | ||
Production Management
| Alain Artur | ... | unit production manager |
| Georges Casati | ... | production manager |
| Eric Dussart | ... | unit manager |
| Bruno François-Boucher | ... | unit manager (as Bruno Boucher) |
| Bernard Lorain | ... | production manager |
| Patrick Meunier | ... | unit production manager |
| Patrick Santiago Meunier | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alain Centonze | ... | first assistant director |
| Olivier Glaas | ... | assistant director |
| Olivier Horlait | ... | second assistant director |
| Eric Hubert | ... | third assistant director |
| Eric Mommeja | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Michèle Abbé-Vannier | ... | assistant art director |
| Louise Marzaroli | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Vincent Arnardi | ... | sound engineer audi |
| Bernard Chaumeil | ... | boom operator |
| William Flageollet | ... | sound |
| Pierre Gamet | ... | sound mixer |
| Jean-Paul Loublier | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Claude Villand | ... | re-recording mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean-Luc Bezeau | ... | grip |
| Georges Pierre | ... | still photographer |
| Gérard Rival | ... | grip |
| Eric Thurot | ... | electrician |
Location Management
| Frédéric Bovis | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| William Flageollet | ... | music engineer |
| Xavier Gagnepain | ... | musician: cello solo |
| London Symphony Orchestra | ... | orchestra (as The London Symphony Orchestra) |
| Nat Peck | ... | orchestra director |
| Carlo Savina | ... | conductor |
Additional Crew
| Fabrice Nadal | ... | horse master |
| François Nadal | ... | horse master |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) (1984) (France) (theatrical)
- Shochiku (1984) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1984) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1986) (France) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1987) (France) (tv)
- Canal+ Vidéo (1998) (France) (VHS)
- Cinéstar 1 (1998) (France) (tv)
- Connoisseur Video Collection (1995) (United States) (VHS) (subtitled)
- Europa Carat (Brazil) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1986) (Greece) (VHS)
- Lionsgate Films (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Nouvelle messagerie vidéo (1992) (France) (VHS)
- Paramount Channel (2022) (France) (tv)
- Proserpine (1986) (France) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Video (2010) (France) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Studio Philippe Sarde (recording studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
French civilization in the desert. Saganne is of peasant stock, with courage and a forceful will. In 1911, he volunteers and is posted to the Sahara under the aristocratic Colonel Dubreuilh. He catches the eye of Madeline, the daughter of the regional administrator. In the desert, Saganne is a leader, with the respect of Arabs, including Amajan, an independent warrior. After resourceful campaigns, Saganne goes on a diplomatic mission to Paris, where he has an affair with a journalist. Back in Africa, he leads a gallant defense against Sultan Omar, is awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, and marries Madeline. Then the Great War puts at risk his success and happiness.
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sophie Marceau's first time nude in movies. She was 16 during filming. See more » |
| Goofs | In the Great War segment the French soldiers are wearing the Model 1926 (one-piece) Adrian helmet. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Happy Easter (1984). See more » |