The Deserter
Originally released in 1939. The Deserter is a war/drama film. directed by Léonide Moguy. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean-Pierre Aumont, Corinne Luchaire, and Édouard Delmont
Synopsis
During WW1, a train is stopped by a bombing, a young soldier takes advantage of the opportunity to go to his native village to connect with his love and his family. As WW2 began in the real world, this film was rereleased later in ‘39 under the revised title Je t'attendrai (I Will Wait for You).
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as Paul Marchand
Corinne Luchaire
as Marie
Édouard Delmont
as Mr. Marchand
Berthe Bovy
as Mrs. Marchand
René Bergeron
as Auguste
Raymond Aimos
as Sergeant Lecoeur
Roger Legris
as Blaise, serveur
Roland Armontel
as Soldat (non crédité)
Madeleine Corbal
as Serveuse (non créditée)
Georges Bever
as (non créditée)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Éclair-Journal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Deserter about?
During WW1, a train is stopped by a bombing, a young soldier takes advantage of the opportunity to go to his native village to connect with his love and his family. As WW2 began in the real world, ...
Who directed The Deserter?
The Deserter was directed by Léonide Moguy.
How long is The Deserter?
The Deserter has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Deserter released?
The Deserter was released on March 18, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Deserter?
The main cast of The Deserter includes Jean-Pierre Aumont, Corinne Luchaire, Édouard Delmont, Berthe Bovy, René Bergeron.