The 317th Platoon (1965)
1h 40m · 31 Mar 1965
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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.
| Movie ID | 25761 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, History, War |
| Director | Pierre Schoendoerffer |
| Main cast | Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Fabre, Manuel Zarzo, Boramy Tioulong, Saksi Sbong |
| Release date | 31 March 1965 |
| Release year | 1965 |
| Language | French |
| Duration | 100 min (1h 40m) |
| Rating | 7.3 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Rome-Paris Films |
Director: Pierre Schoendoerffer
Writers: Pierre Schoendoerffer
Top cast
Jacques PerrinLe sous-lieutenant Torrens
Bruno CremerL'adjudant Willsdorf
Pierre FabreLe sergent Roudier
Manuel ZarzoLe caporal Perrin
Boramy TioulongLe sergent supplétif Ba Kut
Saksi Sbong
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