Official movie poster for The Old Gun (1975), a drama history film

The Old Gun(1975)

Le Vieux Fusil

7.5(296)1h 43m1975-08-20
DramaHistory

The Old Gun Synopsis

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 in the back country village where Julien has an old castle. One week later, Julien decides to meet them for the week end, but the Germans are already occupying the village.

The Old Gun (1975) is a drama and history film directed by Robert Enrico, released on August 20, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Philippe Noiret, Romy Schneider, Jean Bouise and Joachim Hansen. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 296 ratings.

Director:
Robert Enrico
Writers:
Claude Veillot, Robert Enrico, Pascal Jardin
Producers:
Pierre Caro
Cinematographer:
Étienne Becker
Composer:
François de Roubaix
Production:
Les Productions Artistes Associés
Status:
Released

The Old Gun Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 296 ratings.

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7/10

The Allies are closing in on their small town, but not quite quickly enough for the liking of local surgeon “Dandieu” (Philippe Noiret) so he relocates his wife and daughter to their remote castle, well off the beaten track, in the hope that they can sit out the rest of the war safely. When he takes a drive out to see them some time after, he arrives at it’s small chapel to be met by a vision of carnage. Racing to…

Reviewed on September 7, 2025

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The Old Gun – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Old Gun online?

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The Old Gun (1975) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Old Gun?

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The main cast of The Old Gun (1975) includes Philippe Noiret, Romy Schneider, Jean Bouise, Joachim Hansen and Robert Hoffmann. The film was directed by Robert Enrico. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Old Gun released?

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The Old Gun was released on August 20, 1975 and runs for 1h 43m.

Is The Old Gun worth watching?

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The Old Gun (1975) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 296 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.