The Vultures
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?
Where to watch The Vultures in United States
Kanopy
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Where is The Vultures streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel, Netzkino Select Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Vultures
The Vultures is a 1984 French-language war and comedy film directed by Henri Verneuil. The cast is led by Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Constantin, Jacques Villeret. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Vultures was produced by V Films, Carthago Films, and Soprofilms and made in France. It was released on March 28, 1984.
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Writers
- Michel Audiard, Pierre Siniac, Henri Verneuil
- Release date
- March 28, 1984
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- V Films, Carthago Films, Soprofilms
The Vultures cast & crew
The Vultures was directed by Henri Verneuil and written by Michel Audiard, Pierre Siniac, and Henri Verneuil.
The cast features 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, and François Perrot as François Laroche-Fréon, director of the bank.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue and cinematography is by Edmond Séchan.
Is The Vultures worth watching?
The Vultures holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 151 ratings, a more divisive war films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war and comedy, The Vultures is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Vultures
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Cast of The Vultures
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Sergeant Pierre Augagneur
Michel Constantin
Adjutant Edouard Mahuzard
Jacques Villeret
Brigadier Béral
Michel Creton
Legionnaire Boissier
Marie Laforêt
Hélène Laroche-Fréon
François Perrot
François Laroche-Fréon, director of the bank
Gérard Buhr
Supply camp officer
Matthias Habich
Karl Brenner
Maurice Auzel
Soldier Borzik
Pierre Semmler
Captain Ulrich Dieterle
Caroline Silhol
Mrs. Chanterelle
Michel Beaune
French general (uncredited)
The Vultures — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Vultures in United States?
The Vultures is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Vultures on Kanopy?
Yes — The Vultures is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Vultures in?
The Vultures is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Vultures?
The Vultures runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Vultures rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 151 ratings.
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