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Fort Saganne (1984)

180 min  -  Drama | History | War  -   11 May 1984 (France)
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French civilization in the desert. Saganne is of peasant stock, with courage and a forceful will. In 1911... See full summary »

Director:

Alain Corneau

Writers:

Alain Corneau (adaptation), Alain Corneau (dialogue), and 5 more credits »

Stars:

Gérard Depardieu, Philippe Noiret and Catherine Deneuve
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gérard Depardieu ...
Charles Saganne
Philippe Noiret ...
Dubreuilh
Catherine Deneuve ...
Sophie Marceau ...
Madeleine of Saint-Ilette
Michel Duchaussoy Michel Duchaussoy ...
Baculard
Roger Dumas Roger Dumas ...
Vulpi
Jean-Louis Richard Jean-Louis Richard ...
Flammarin
Jean-Laurent Cochet Jean-Laurent Cochet ...
Bertozza
Pierre Tornade Pierre Tornade ...
Charles' Father
Saïd Amadis Saïd Amadis ...
Amajar
René Clermont René Clermont ...
Monsieur de Saint-Ilette
Philippe Deplanche Philippe Deplanche
Hippolyte Girardot ...
Courette
Sophie Grimaldi Sophie Grimaldi ...
Lady of Saint-Ilette
Florent Pagny Florent Pagny ...
Lucien
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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. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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North Africa | Beautiful Woman | Female Nudity | Algeria | Foreign Legion  | See more »

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Drama | History | War

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Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Saganne erőd See more »

Filming Locations:

Abbaye du Moncel, Pontpoint, Oise, France See more »

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Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)
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Production Co:

Albina Productions S.a.r.l., Films A2, Société Française de Production (SFP) See more »
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Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Referenced in Joyeuses Pâques (1984) See more »