L'Agonie des aigles

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Annie Ducaux Lise Dorian

Pierre Renoir Colonel de Montander

Constant Rémy Captain Doguereau

Jean Debucourt Lieutenant Pascal de Breuilly

Marcel André Prefect of police