Army of Shadows

Name: Army of Shadows
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Genre: War, Drama, Thriller, History
Released: 1969
Duration: 2 h 25 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Simone Signoret, Claude Mann

Betrayal. Loyalty. Collaboration. Resistance.

19692h 25m7.9(754 votes)

WarDramaThrillerHistory

Synopsis

Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosp…

Army of Shadows (1969) is a war, drama, thriller, and history film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. It stars Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, and Jean-Pierre Cassel. The film runs for 2 hours 25 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.9 out of 10 from 754 votes.

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Director

Jean-Pierre Melville

Cast

Lino Ventura

Philippe Gerbier

Paul Meurisse

Luc Jardie

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Jean-François Jardie

Simone Signoret

Mathilde

Claude Mann

Claude Ullman / Le Masque

Paul Crauchet

Félix Lepercq

Christian Barbier

Guillaume Vermesch / Le Bison

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Who stars in Army of Shadows?

Army of Shadows stars Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel, and Simone Signoret, and was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

How long is Army of Shadows?

Army of Shadows has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes.

When did Army of Shadows come out?

Army of Shadows was released in 1969.

What genre is Army of Shadows?

Army of Shadows is a war, drama, thriller, and history film.

Is Army of Shadows worth watching?

Army of Shadows holds an average audience score of 7.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.