Female Agents(2008)
Les Femmes de l'ombre
In the shadow of war, heroines write history.
Female Agents Synopsis
May 1944, a group of French servicewomen and resistance fighters are enlisted into the British Special Operations Executive commando group under the command of Louise Desfontaines and her brother Pierre. Their mission, to rescue a British army geologist caught reconnoitering the beaches at Normandy.
Female Agents (2008) is a war and history film directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, released on February 8, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Sophie Marceau, Julie Depardieu, Marie Gillain and Déborah François. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 279 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Paul Salomé
- Writers:
- Jean-Paul Salomé, Laurent Vachaud
- Producers:
- Éric Névé
- Cinematographer:
- Pascal Ridao
- Composer:
- Bruno Coulais
- Production:
- La Chauve Souris, Restons Groupés Production, TF1 International, TF1 Films Production
- Status:
- Released
Female Agents (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Female Agents before you stream it.
Female Agents Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sophie Marceau
as Louise Desfontaines
Julie Depardieu
as Jeanne Faussier
Marie Gillain
as Suzy Desprez
Déborah François
as Gaëlle Lemenech
Moritz Bleibtreu
as Karl Heinrich
Julien Boisselier
as Pierre Desfontaines
Maya Sansa
as Maria Luzzato
Vincent Rottiers
as Eddy
Volker Bruch
as Lieutenant Becker
David Capelle
as Bernard
Natasha Cashman
as Secrétaire Buckmaster
Jan Oliver Schroeder
as Garde entrée hôpital
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, written by Jean-Paul Salomé and Laurent Vachaud, produced by Éric Névé.
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Female Agents Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 279 ratings.
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Female Agents – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Female Agents online?
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Female Agents (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Female Agents?
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The main cast of Female Agents (2008) includes Sophie Marceau, Julie Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Déborah François and Moritz Bleibtreu. The film was directed by Jean-Paul Salomé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Female Agents released?
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Female Agents was released on February 8, 2008 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Female Agents worth watching?
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Female Agents (2008) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 279 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Female Agents?
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Yes. The official Female Agents trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.