Directed by:
Mark RobsonScreenplay:
Nelson GiddingCinematography:
Robert SurteesComposer:
Franz WaxmanCast:
Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal, Michèle Morgan, Maurice Ronet, Claudia Cardinale, Jean Servais, Al Mulock, Jacques Marin, Burt Kwouk, George Rigaud (more)Plots(1)
This action-packed war film follows the adventures of a group of paratroopers in the French army. Leading the soldiers is Pierre Raspeguy (Anthony Quinn), a tough peasant who has risen through the ranks to become a lieutenant colonel. The troop first heads off to Indochina, where French forces suffer a big defeat at Dien Bien Phu. Soon, the men are sent off to Algeria, whose citizens are waging a fierce guerrilla war against French rule. Not all of the servicemen, however, support their country's decisions -- including Algerian-born Mahidi (George Segal), who deserts his comrades after his parents are murdered during the fighting. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Anthony Quinn
Mexico
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Alain Delon
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George Segal
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Michèle Morgan
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Maurice Ronet
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Claudia Cardinale
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Jean Servais
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Al Mulock
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Jacques Marin
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Armand Mestral
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René Havard
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Jean-Claude Bercq
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Maurice Sarfati
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Aldo Sambrell
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Jean-Paul Moulinot
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Walter Kelley
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Marie Burke
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