This story was fictional bu Abd el Krim was a Berber guerrilla leader that actually defeated Spanish colonial troops in several battles in the 1920s. But then a combined French & Spanish army of 250,000 invaded his "Rif Republic" & defeated el Krim in 10 mos. of fighting & using Mustard gas against the Berbers.
I seem to remember back in the 50´s Degaulle gave the French colonies their freedom. The Legion thought it as a sort of treason to them, which in a sense, I think it was, because it made all their sacrifice and deaths over the years rather worthless.
@fmg50 Specifically, it was Algeria in 1961 and 1962. Units of the Legion, particularly the 1st Parachute Regiment, mutinied and planned a drop on Paris to seize the government. The plans were foiled, the 1st REP disbanded, and many of the Legion officers became members of the Secret Army Organization (OAS), a terrorist group.
Wonderful movie !!! With great actors performances :Terence Hill is amazing with his mythic smirk ! Catherine Deneuve is just splendid and they match perfectly :)
But I was so disappointed at the last scene !!
Why doesn't she stay with Marco ??? Or why doesn't he go with her ? It's sad .. I wanted them to be together !!!
It's confusing .. :( Did someone understand , please ?
@TheXCrunchyX He has been promoted within the legion...he feels his place is in Morrocco. His friends are dead so he just accepts his place within the legion to honor them. My opinion.
@george98418 - Thank you for posting this movie! I've only seen this once when it came out at the theatre in 1977. I've looked for it on and off in various stores but never found it. Many stores claimed they can't get it!?!? Thanks again! :)
Some of you men may try to quit. Others may try to run. No man in this command has ever succeeded. If the Legione doesn't get you you. The desert will. If the desert doesn't, the Arabs will, and If the Arabs don't, then I will. I don't know which is worse
@cockneyrebel9 totally agree with you my friend, i was 2 when this came out, my dad loved it and i grew up watching it over and over, still love it and gene hackman is awesome
I think , it was one of the films high lights , when Marco shuvved his hand in that schillz face . Nice darts.
theoutremerlibrary 3 months ago
This film was filmed some where in the sands outside of Yuma, Arizona. Great movie.
ernstbecker1 4 months ago
This story was fictional bu Abd el Krim was a Berber guerrilla leader that actually defeated Spanish colonial troops in several battles in the 1920s. But then a combined French & Spanish army of 250,000 invaded his "Rif Republic" & defeated el Krim in 10 mos. of fighting & using Mustard gas against the Berbers.
AlternityGM 4 months ago
Damn Good Movie Such Honnur For The Fighting Spirt for The Flag And The Legion!!!!!!!!!
Angel805LE 4 months ago
What song is that>? The soldiers sing at the end and when they were marching away from the Arab tribes encampment?
RazorCell7 4 months ago
@RazorCell7 That is "Le Boudin", the march of the Legion.
gab21113 3 months ago
I seem to remember back in the 50´s Degaulle gave the French colonies their freedom. The Legion thought it as a sort of treason to them, which in a sense, I think it was, because it made all their sacrifice and deaths over the years rather worthless.
Great film. Thanks for the upload.
fmg50 5 months ago
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cumbas 5 months ago
@fmg50 Specifically, it was Algeria in 1961 and 1962. Units of the Legion, particularly the 1st Parachute Regiment, mutinied and planned a drop on Paris to seize the government. The plans were foiled, the 1st REP disbanded, and many of the Legion officers became members of the Secret Army Organization (OAS), a terrorist group.
gab21113 3 months ago
Took me forever to download all these parts...but it was worth it!
Attila709 5 months ago
Duty, Honor and Country, I guess there is more then loving a pretty girl.
jrg032usn 6 months ago
Wonderful movie !!! With great actors performances :Terence Hill is amazing with his mythic smirk ! Catherine Deneuve is just splendid and they match perfectly :)
But I was so disappointed at the last scene !!
Why doesn't she stay with Marco ??? Or why doesn't he go with her ? It's sad .. I wanted them to be together !!!
It's confusing .. :( Did someone understand , please ?
TheXCrunchyX 11 months ago
@TheXCrunchyX He has been promoted within the legion...he feels his place is in Morrocco. His friends are dead so he just accepts his place within the legion to honor them. My opinion.
hutch1111111 6 months ago
i thought that i had seen everything gene hackman had done. That was a great surprise and one hell of a good film.
iguire 1 year ago
Great upload, thanks George!
MeCallCrazy 1 year ago
All time great action-drama, saw it in the theatre and it's great to see it again.
likethecats 1 year ago
@george98418 - Thank you for posting this movie! I've only seen this once when it came out at the theatre in 1977. I've looked for it on and off in various stores but never found it. Many stores claimed they can't get it!?!? Thanks again! :)
classiclistener01 1 year ago
@mymyharlow
Yup.
castercamber 1 year ago
this film is too dam good to watch!that I can watch it once a month and still be happy wow hollywood needs to learn from stuff like this dammit!
usnavysss 1 year ago
A very underrated film.
Thank you for posting this George.
MrBolas33 1 year ago 2
Thank you very much for uploading this.
helmuthoorn 1 year ago
great film...who needs women
Wikipediot 1 year ago
Vive La Legione Etrangere!
therubicon 1 year ago 3
Some of you men may try to quit. Others may try to run. No man in this command has ever succeeded. If the Legione doesn't get you you. The desert will. If the desert doesn't, the Arabs will, and If the Arabs don't, then I will. I don't know which is worse
therubicon 1 year ago
@therubicon
I think you got it the other way around.
Desert>Arabs>Legion>Gene Hackman
AlexSDU 2 months ago
@AlexSDU
Apparently I made some mistake too.
It's appeared that your quotes was from Terence Hill.
AlexSDU 2 months ago
@AlexSDU ah yes, my favourite father. (His more recent stint is a humourous padre on the Italian network RAI)
therubicon 2 months ago
Thank you very much, great film.
eisenkreuzmusik 2 years ago 6
As I said on the first part.
BEST DAME LEGION FILM EVER MADE!
cockneyrebel9 2 years ago 17
@cockneyrebel9 totally agree with you my friend, i was 2 when this came out, my dad loved it and i grew up watching it over and over, still love it and gene hackman is awesome
comets00 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this movie. I was fascinated by the Legion when I was a kid.
GlitterMike 2 years ago
Since I watched this movie, I've got Le Boudin ringing in my head . I even catch myself singing it .
jager18903 2 years ago
here you go, some blood pudding, but there's none left for the Belgians
eisenkreuzmusik 2 years ago
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Thank you George .
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