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.

Directed by: Roger Richebé
Written by: Marcel Pagnol
Runtime: 125 minutes
Cast:
Annie Ducaux Annie Ducaux
Lise Dorian 
Pierre Renoir Pierre Renoir
Colonel de Montander 
Constant Rémy Constant Rémy
Captain Doguereau 
Jean Debucourt Jean Debucourt
Lieutenant Pascal de Breuilly 
Marcel André Marcel André
Prefect of police 
Gustave Berthier Gustave Berthier
President of the court 
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Also known as:
  • The Death Agony of the Eagles