Fort Saganne (1984): Cast
Fort Saganne is a 1984 historical drama directed by Alain Corneau, starring Gérard Depardieu as Charles Saganne, Philippe Noiret and Catherine Deneuve. It runs 3 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h (180 min)
- Director
- Alain Corneau
- Original language
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French - Studio
- SFP
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fort Saganne About?
The premise of Fort Saganne without spoilers.
Set in 1911, the strong‑willed peasant Charles Saganne joins the French army and is posted to the Sahara, where he serves under the aristocratic Colonel Dubreuilh. Amid the desert’s stark landscape, Saganne’s determination pits his humble origins against the refined, rigid military hierarchy, shaping a rugged struggle for survival and honor.
Fort Saganne Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- female nudity
- breasts
- year 1911
- sex scene
- nipples
- female frontal nudity
- 1910s
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- algeria
- north africa
- foreign legion
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- based on novel
Fort Saganne Cast & Characters
Gérard Depardieu leads the cast as Charles Saganne, with Philippe Noiret as Dubreuilh and Catherine Deneuve as Louise. Directed by Alain Corneau; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alain Corneau
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Gérard Depardieu as Charles Saganne -
Philippe Noiret as Dubreuilh -
Catherine Deneuve as Louise -
Sophie Marceau as Madeleine
Also Starring in Fort Saganne
· 10 more- Hippolyte Girardot Courette
- Michel Duchaussoy Baculard
- Roger Dumas Vulpi
- Jean-Louis Richard Flammarin
- Robin Renucci Hazan
- Sophie Grimaldi Mère de Madeleine
- Tatiana Vialle Jeanne
- Florent Pagny Lucien
- Saïd Amadis Amajar
- Jean-Laurent Cochet Bertozza
Fort Saganne Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Форт Саган” and “沙岗堡”.
- Also known as
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- Форт Саган
- 沙岗堡
- Pevnost Saganne
- A Saganne Erőd
- 사강의 요새
- Forte Saganne
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Fort Saganne FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fort Saganne, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fort Saganne?
Fort Saganne runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
When was Fort Saganne released?
Fort Saganne was released on May 11, 1984.
Who directed Fort Saganne?
Fort Saganne was directed by Alain Corneau.
More films by Alain Corneau Who is in the cast of Fort Saganne?
Fort Saganne stars Gérard Depardieu as Charles Saganne, Philippe Noiret as Dubreuilh and Catherine Deneuve as Louise, among 14 credited actors.
Does Fort Saganne have a post-credit scene?
No. Fort Saganne has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fort Saganne in?
The original language of Fort Saganne is French.
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