The Vultures(1984)
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The Vultures 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?
The Vultures (1984) is a war and comedy film directed by Henri Verneuil, released on March 28, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Constantin, Jacques Villeret and Michel Creton. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 154 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri Verneuil
- Writers:
- Michel Audiard, Henri Verneuil, Pierre Siniac
- Cinematographer:
- Edmond Séchan
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- V Films, Carthago Films, Soprofilms, Cerito Films
- Status:
- Released
The Vultures Cast & Crew
Main 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
Gérard Buhr
as Supply camp officer
Matthias Habich
as Karl Brenner
Maurice Auzel
as Soldier Borzik
Pierre Semmler
as Captain Ulrich Dieterle
Caroline Silhol
as Mrs. Chanterelle
Michel Beaune
as French general (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Henri Verneuil, written by Michel Audiard, Henri Verneuil and Pierre Siniac.
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The Vultures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 154 ratings.
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The Vultures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Vultures online?
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The Vultures (1984) 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 Vultures?
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The main cast of The Vultures (1984) includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Constantin, Jacques Villeret, Michel Creton and Marie Laforêt. The film was directed by Henri Verneuil. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Vultures released?
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The Vultures was released on March 28, 1984 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Vultures worth watching?
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The Vultures (1984) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 154 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.