The Elusive Corporal
Originally released in 1962. The Elusive Corporal is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jean Renoir.
Starring Jean-Pierre Cassel, Claude Brasseur, and Claude Rich
Synopsis
The story serves as a companion piece to Renoir's 1937 film, Grand Illusion, once more bringing together men from across the broad social spectrum of French society to depict one man's Sisyphean efforts to escape captivity in a German POW camp.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (32 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Caporal
Claude Brasseur
as Papa
Claude Rich
as Ballochet
Jacques Jouanneau
as Émile, aka 'Penche-à-gauche', waiter
Mario David
as 'Caruso', amateur athlete, insurance agent
Jean Carmet
as Guillaume aka 'Le Fermier'
Philippe Castelli
as 'L'électricien'
Guy Bedos
as The stuttering prisoner
O.E. Hasse
as Drunk traveler on the train
Cornelia Froboess
as Erika Schmidt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films du Cyclope
- Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Elusive Corporal about?
The story serves as a companion piece to Renoir's 1937 film, Grand Illusion, once more bringing together men from across the broad social spectrum of French society to depict one man's Sisyphean ef...
Who directed The Elusive Corporal?
The Elusive Corporal was directed by Jean Renoir.
How long is The Elusive Corporal?
The Elusive Corporal has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Elusive Corporal released?
The Elusive Corporal was released on May 23, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Elusive Corporal?
The main cast of The Elusive Corporal includes Jean-Pierre Cassel, Claude Brasseur, Claude Rich, Jacques Jouanneau, Mario David.