Atlantic Wall
Originally released in 1970. Atlantic Wall is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Marcel Camus.
Starring Bourvil, Sophie Desmarets, and Peter McEnery
Synopsis
1944. Léon Duchemin owns a restaurant with his sister. His clients are Germans, Résistance et black marketeers. Léon unwillingly joins the Résistance when a British pilot is shot down and hides in his attic and, through a series of mishaps, he accidentally steals the plans for Hitler's V1 missiles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (106 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Bourvil
as Léon Duchemin, Norman restaurateur
Sophie Desmarets
as Maria Duchemin, sister of Léon
Peter McEnery
as Jeff, the downed British airman
Sara Franchetti
as Juliette Duchemin, daughter of Léon
Jean Poiret
as Armand, resistance leader and double agent
Reinhard Kolldehoff
as Lieutenant Heinrich Jakobus Steinbichler aka 'Totor'
Pino Caruso
as Lieutenant Friedrich, Rommel's driver
Terry-Thomas
as Commander Perry of British HQ
Roland Lesaffre
as Fake resistance fighter full of tics
Jacques Balutin
as Resistant gendarme
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Georges de Beauregard
- SNC
- Fono Roma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlantic Wall about?
1944. Léon Duchemin owns a restaurant with his sister. His clients are Germans, Résistance et black marketeers. Léon unwillingly joins the Résistance when a British pilot is shot down and hides...
Who directed Atlantic Wall?
Atlantic Wall was directed by Marcel Camus.
How long is Atlantic Wall?
Atlantic Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Atlantic Wall released?
Atlantic Wall was released on October 14, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Atlantic Wall?
The main cast of Atlantic Wall includes Bourvil, Sophie Desmarets, Peter McEnery, Sara Franchetti, Jean Poiret.
Is Atlantic Wall worth watching?
Atlantic Wall has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 106 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.