The Colonel (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, The Colonel is a drama, crime, war and history film directed by Laurent Herbiet, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A "Reformed Colonel" is found dead in Paris, a couple of decades after Algeria's struggle for independence was won from France. Lieutenant Galois is assigned the investigation of this murder. She receives the diary of Lieutenent Guy Rossi who served under The Colonel in Algeria in 1956, and has been reported as missing in action since 1957. The revelations found in Rossi's diary go far beyond The Colonel's actions in Algeria, and give an insight on how dirty Algeria's War for Independence really was.
Who’s in it. The Colonel stars Olivier Gourmet as Le colonel Raoul Duplan, Robinson Stévenin as Le lieutenant Guy Rossi, Cécile de France as Le lieutenant Galois and Charles Aznavour as le père Rossi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Colonel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Colonel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Colonel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Colonel (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Colonel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Colonel worth watching?
- The Colonel holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Colonel?
- The Colonel stars Olivier Gourmet, Robinson Stévenin, Cécile de France, Charles Aznavour and Bruno Solo.
- When was The Colonel released?
- The Colonel was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.