The True Legend of the Eiffel Tower

Dec 18, 2005

1h 35m

★ 5.5

Overview

This movie is a docudrama relating the early history of the Eiffel Tower: From the planning to its first military use.

Genres

Documentary

History

TV Movie

Production Companies

VAB

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Cast

Gustave Eiffel

Jacques Frantz

Édouard Barbier

Nicolas Vaude

Valentin Duval

Bruno Esposito

Maximilien Duval

Nicky Marbot

Catherine Duval

Julie Marboeuf

Jean Compagnon

Jean-Pierre Becker

Ministre Lockroy

Marc Samuel

Claire Eiffel

Annelise Hesme

Cabaret Dancer

Sandra Savin

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