The Sleeping Sentinel (1966)
In 1812, Napoleon I set off for the Russian Campaign and planned to spend a night in Châlons-sur-Marne. However, as the police were aware of a planned assassination attempt, the place of accommodation was changed at the last minute, and the house of Doctor Mathieu was requisitioned. But Doctor Mathieu was an opponent of the Emperor who had allied himself with the instigators of the attack. They decided to plant their bomb in the doctor's home, leaving his family in danger.
Director: Jean Dréville
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: January 21, 1966
Cast
- Noël-Noël - Doctor Mathieu
- Pascale Audret - Mathilde
- Michel Galabru - Florin
- Raymond Souplex - Villeroy
- Francis Blanche - Constant
- Micheline Luccioni - Clémence
- René Arrieu - Marton
- Jean Sobieski - Nicolas
- Jean Ozenne - Queffelec
- Gérard Darrieu - Boissier
Screenplay
- Noël-Noël (Screenplay)
Production: Le Film d'art
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Dréville
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sleeping Sentinel about?
- In 1812, Napoleon I set off for the Russian Campaign and planned to spend a night in Châlons-sur-Marne. However, as the police were aware of a planned assassination attempt, the place of accommodation was changed at the last minute, and the house of Doctor Mathieu was requisitioned. But Doctor Mathieu was an opponent of the Emperor who had allied himself with the instigators of the attack. They decided to plant their bomb in the doctor's home, leaving his family in danger.
- Who directed The Sleeping Sentinel?
- The Sleeping Sentinel was directed by Jean Dréville.
- Who stars in The Sleeping Sentinel?
- The Sleeping Sentinel stars Noël-Noël, Pascale Audret, Michel Galabru, Raymond Souplex, Francis Blanche, Micheline Luccioni.
- How long is The Sleeping Sentinel?
- The Sleeping Sentinel has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Sleeping Sentinel?
- The Sleeping Sentinel is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Sleeping Sentinel produced?
- The Sleeping Sentinel was produced in France.