Terrorists in Retirement
Originally released in 1985. Terrorists in Retirement is a documentary film. directed by Mosco Boucault. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Simone Signoret and Gérard Desarthe
Synopsis
Not just another documentary on the French resistance movement, this film focuses on one particular group of underground fighters in France: those from Eastern Europe. Many were Jews and all had fled their native countries before the war broke out. They were among the most staunch and fearless enemies of fascism, as shown here in personal interviews and memoirs of war-time experiences. But the most famous of these immigrants were 23 who were rounded up among several hundred Parisians in 1943, tried for their activities, and executed -- all were immigrants under the leadership of the Armenian poet Manouchian. After their execution, Paris was papered with posters decrying these 23 martyrs as "foreign communists."
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
8.9/10
Excellent (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Cécilia
- Copra Films
- Antenne 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terrorists in Retirement about?
Not just another documentary on the French resistance movement, this film focuses on one particular group of underground fighters in France: those from Eastern Europe. Many were Jews and all had fl...
Who directed Terrorists in Retirement?
Terrorists in Retirement was directed by Mosco Boucault.
How long is Terrorists in Retirement?
Terrorists in Retirement has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Terrorists in Retirement released?
Terrorists in Retirement was released on July 26, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Terrorists in Retirement?
The main cast of Terrorists in Retirement includes Simone Signoret, Gérard Desarthe.