Army of Shadows
"Betrayal. Loyalty. Collaboration. Resistance."
Originally released in 1969. Army of Shadows is a war/drama film. directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, and Jean-Pierre Cassel
Synopsis
Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosphere of tension, paranoia and distrust.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (715 votes)
Box Office
$906.1K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Lino Ventura
as Philippe Gerbier
Paul Meurisse
as Luc Jardie
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Jean-François Jardie
Simone Signoret
as Mathilde
Claude Mann
as Claude Ullman / The Mask
Paul Crauchet
as Félix Lepercq
Christian Barbier
as Guillaume Vermesch / The Buffalo
Alain Dekok
as Legrain
Alain Libolt
as Paul Dounat
Jean-Marie Robain
as Baron de La Ferté-Talloires
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $906,133
Production Companies
- Fono Roma
- Les Films Corona
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Army of Shadows about?
Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his reve...
Who directed Army of Shadows?
Army of Shadows was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
How long is Army of Shadows?
Army of Shadows has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Army of Shadows released?
Army of Shadows was released on September 10, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Army of Shadows?
The main cast of Army of Shadows includes Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Simone Signoret, Claude Mann.
Is Army of Shadows worth watching?
Army of Shadows has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 715 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.