The 317th Platoon
Originally released in 1965. The 317th Platoon is a war/history film. directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
Starring Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, and Pierre Fabre
Synopsis
In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (78 votes)
Budget
$66K
Production budget
Box Office
$306.5K
4.6x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $66,000
- Revenue
- $306,505
Production Companies
- Rome-Paris Films
- Producciones Benito Perojo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 317th Platoon about?
In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retrea...
Who directed The 317th Platoon?
The 317th Platoon was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
How long is The 317th Platoon?
The 317th Platoon has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The 317th Platoon released?
The 317th Platoon was released on March 31, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The 317th Platoon?
The main cast of The 317th Platoon includes Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Fabre, Manuel Zarzo, Boramy Tioulong.