FORT SAGANNE (1984)

ALAIN CORNEAU

Drama 1900-1919 War Desert Empire Action/Adventure

Cast

GERARD DEPARDIEU PHILIPPE NOIRET CATHERINE DENEUVE SOPHIE MARCEAU

Plot

Nomadic tribal warriors, sixteen-year-old nymphettes, feminist writers and WW1 are no match for the epically-built Lieutenant Saganne. This film captures the misguided spirit of adventure that sent France and Lieutenant Saganne into a bloody African conflict.