Les Gaulois (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1988, Les Gaulois is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Two segments make up this short film. The first portion called “The French” has two men taste testing some delicious wine, and the other, titled “The Gauls”, is of men playing rugby. This short by Werner Herzog is part of the “The French as Seen By…” series. It was initiated and sponsored by the newspaper Le Figaro, as part of the 1988 celebration of the tenth anniversary of its magazine section.
Who’s in it. Les Gaulois stars Claude Josse as Himself, Jean Clemente as Himself, Leslie Cook as singer and Frederic Golchan as Pierre, the frenchman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Les Gaulois sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les Gaulois page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Gaulois (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les Gaulois change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les Gaulois worth watching?
- Les Gaulois holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Les Gaulois?
- Les Gaulois stars Claude Josse, Jean Clemente, Leslie Cook, Frederic Golchan and Michael Horse.
- When was Les Gaulois released?
- Les Gaulois was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.