The Fugitives
Originally released in 1955. The Fugitives is a war/drama film. directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois.
Starring Pierre Fresnay, François Périer, and Michel André
Synopsis
During the Second World War, in 1943, two French prisoners, François and Michel, escape from Stalag B377 in northern Germany near the Baltic Sea. They meet another escaped compatriot, Pierre, who has donned the uniform of a German officer and joins them. Their goal: to reach neutral Sweden. To get there, they'll have to walk part of the way, then take a train to the coast and, from there, find a way to cross the sea to the shores of Sweden.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Fresnay
as Lieutenant Pierre Keller, instituteur
François Périer
as François, employé de commerce
Michel André
as Michel, artisan ébéniste
Silvia Monfort
as Wanda, une déportée polonaise
Georgette Anys
as La travailleuse libre
François Darbon
as L'oberlieutenant
Jacques Marin
as Un prisonnier
Robert Rollis
as Un prisonnier
Luc Andrieux
as Un prisonnier
Jean Berton
as Un prisonnier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cocinor
- Les Films Saint-James
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fugitives about?
During the Second World War, in 1943, two French prisoners, François and Michel, escape from Stalag B377 in northern Germany near the Baltic Sea. They meet another escaped compatriot, Pierre, who ...
Who directed The Fugitives?
The Fugitives was directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois.
How long is The Fugitives?
The Fugitives has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Fugitives released?
The Fugitives was released on May 10, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fugitives?
The main cast of The Fugitives includes Pierre Fresnay, François Périer, Michel André, Silvia Monfort, Georgette Anys.