L'Agonie des aigles

L'Agonie des aigles

1933 · 125 min · ★ 6.4 · History, Drama

Under the regime of Louis XVIII. Years after Waterloo, Napoleon's loyal officers live in retirement on half-pay. Useless and idle, they have lost their prestige and keep meeting in the hope of the Emperor’s return. When Napoleon dies, they decide to plot the rise to power of Napoleon II.

Directed by Roger Richebé · Written by Marcel Pagnol

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