The Vultures (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, The Vultures is a comedy and war film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. April 5, 1943: a battalion of the Foreign Legion arrives in El Ksour, Tunisia, to escort a fortune in gold bars to the home front. A German ambush awaits, and all but four die. Thanks to the street smarts of Sergeant Augagneur, the Legionnaires successfully counter attack. The bank manager and his seductive wife arrive, and so does a German lieutenant, whom the French arrest. Augagneur wants to steal the gold; warrant officer Mahuzard wants to do his duty. A series of alliances form and break apart, the group dwindles in number, and the gold heads south toward Betahoua. But in whose possession?
Who’s in it. The Vultures stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Sgt. Pierre Augagneur, Michel Constantin as Adjudant Édouard Mahuzard, Jacques Villeret as Béral and Michel Creton as Boissier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Vultures has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vultures page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vultures tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vultures (1984)?
- In US, The Vultures is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vultures worth watching?
- The Vultures holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vultures?
- The Vultures stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Michel Constantin, Jacques Villeret, Michel Creton and Marie Laforêt.
- When was The Vultures released?
- The Vultures was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.