The Besieged Fortress (2006)
A survivor of the first battles of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 , soldier Charles-Henri Mondel, fleeing with the regiments from a rout of Mac-Mahon 's army , took refuge in the citadel of Bitche , the last French stronghold to resist the enemy's breakthrough.
Director: Gérard Mordillat
Genre: Documentary, War, History
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: November 22, 2006
Cast
- Patrick Mille - Charles-Henri Mondel
- Jacques Pater - Commandant Teyssier
- François Cluzet - Napoléon III
- Virginie Ledoyen - Impératrice Eugénie
- Bertrand Constant - Adjudant Schmidt
- Marc Lefebvre - Soldat français
Production: Les Films de la Croisade
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Gérard Mordillat
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Besieged Fortress about?
- A survivor of the first battles of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 , soldier Charles-Henri Mondel, fleeing with the regiments from a rout of Mac-Mahon 's army , took refuge in the citadel of Bitche , the last French stronghold to resist the enemy's breakthrough.
- Who directed The Besieged Fortress?
- The Besieged Fortress was directed by Gérard Mordillat.
- Who stars in The Besieged Fortress?
- The Besieged Fortress stars Patrick Mille, Jacques Pater, François Cluzet, Virginie Ledoyen, Bertrand Constant, Marc Lefebvre.
- How long is The Besieged Fortress?
- The Besieged Fortress has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is The Besieged Fortress?
- The Besieged Fortress is a Documentary, War, History film.
- Where was The Besieged Fortress produced?
- The Besieged Fortress was produced in France.