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The Old Gun

Original title: Le vieux fusil
  • 19751975
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Le vieux fusil (1975)
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During World War II, a peaceful French surgeon is forced to ruthlessly exterminate the Nazis because of their atrocities.During World War II, a peaceful French surgeon is forced to ruthlessly exterminate the Nazis because of their atrocities.During World War II, a peaceful French surgeon is forced to ruthlessly exterminate the Nazis because of their atrocities.

IMDb RATING
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4.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Enrico
  • Writers
    • Robert Enrico
    • Pascal Jardin
    • Claude Veillot
  • Stars
    • Philippe Noiret
    • Romy Schneider
    • Jean Bouise
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Enrico
  • Writers
    • Robert Enrico
    • Pascal Jardin
    • Claude Veillot
  • Stars
    • Philippe Noiret
    • Romy Schneider
    • Jean Bouise
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    • 21User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos1

    Bande-annonce [OV]
    Trailer 1:39
    Bande-annonce [OV]

    Photos24

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    Romy Schneider in Le vieux fusil (1975)
    Le vieux fusil (1975)
    Romy Schneider and Philippe Noiret in Le vieux fusil (1975)
    Philippe Noiret in Le vieux fusil (1975)
    Le vieux fusil (1975)
    Romy Schneider in Le vieux fusil (1975)

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    Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret
    • Julien Dandieuas Julien Dandieu
    Romy Schneider
    Romy Schneider
    • Clara Dandieuas Clara Dandieu
    Jean Bouise
    Jean Bouise
    • Françoisas François
    Joachim Hansen
    Joachim Hansen
    • SS Officeras SS Officer
    Robert Hoffmann
    Robert Hoffmann
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    Karl Michael Vogler
    Karl Michael Vogler
    • Dr. Mülleras Dr. Müller
    Caroline Bonhomme
    • Florence Dandieu - Age 8as Florence Dandieu - Age 8
    Catherine Delaporte
    • Florence Dandieu - Age 13as Florence Dandieu - Age 13
    Madeleine Ozeray
    Madeleine Ozeray
    • Julien's Motheras Julien's Mother
    Daniel Breton
    Jean-Paul Cisife
    • Milice Chiefas Milice Chief
    Antoine Saint-John
    Antoine Saint-John
    • German Soldier Killed in the Kitchenas German Soldier Killed in the Kitchen
    Maurice Bes
    Bernard Bireaud
    Jean Le Boulbar
    Patrick Caillard
    Daniel Celich
    Patrick Clément
    • Director
      • Robert Enrico
    • Writers
      • Robert Enrico
      • Pascal Jardin
      • Claude Veillot
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    In Montauban in 1944, Julien Dandieu is a surgeon in the local hospital. Frightened by the German army entering Montauban, he asks his friend Francois to drive his wife and his daughter to the back country village where Julien has an old castle. One week later, Julien decided to meet them for the weekend, but the Germans are already occupying the village. —Jean-Yves Simon <simon@wotangate.micro.ti.com>
    • revenge
    • war atrocity
    • murder
    • one man army
    • grief
    • 53 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Revenge has never been so sweet!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
      • War
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Inspired by the Oradour tragedy.
    • Goofs
      Close to the end, when Julien burned the whole room together with the SS Officer, a crew member with fire extinguisher can be seen on the right side of the scene.
    • Alternate versions
      West German theatrical version was changed to show German soldiers in a less inhuman way. Some scenes were deleted, others were substituted. The East German version was unchanged.
    • Connections
      Featured in Conversation avec Romy Schneider (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Clara 1939
      Music by François de Roubaix

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    One of the greatest war movies!
    After reading other reviews and comments on 'Le Vieux Fusil' I see that this film has been vastly misunderstood. Yes it is about revenge but it is above all a love story. It is about the love of a man for his wife and daughter. I watched the movie as a teenager and have not seen it in years but to this day this is the impression it left on me. It is a beautiful love story between two people, and a man who would do anything to avenge the people he loved more than anything. Some scenes are incredibly violent and we can only imagine the atrocities people have gone through during the war. Atrocities that like in this movie make Philippe Noiret's character flip.

    Romy Schneider and Philippe Noiret are both magnificent in their roles.
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    • Jul 29, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 22, 1975 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • West Germany
    • Official sites
      • Distributor's official site
      • Productor's official site
    • Languages
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • One by One
    • Filming locations
      • Bruniquel, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
    • Production companies
      • L.C.J Editions & Productions
      • Les Productions Artistes Associés
      • Mercure Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,225
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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