War of the Buttons
19621h 30m7.2(291 votes)
ComedyDramaFamily
Synopsis
For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, h…
War of the Buttons (1962) is a comedy, drama, and family film directed by Yves Robert. It stars Jacques Dufilho, Yvette Etiévant, and Michel Galabru. The film runs for 1 hour 30 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 291 votes.
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Director
Cast
Jacques Dufilho
L'Aztec's father
Yvette Etiévant
Lebrac's mother
Michel Galabru
Bacaillé's father
Michèle Méritz
L'Aztec's mother
Jean Richard
Lebrac's father
Pierre Tchernia
Bédouin, rural warden
Pierre Trabaud
Teacher at Longeverne
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Who stars in War of the Buttons?
War of the Buttons stars Jacques Dufilho, Yvette Etiévant, Michel Galabru, and Michèle Méritz, and was directed by Yves Robert.
How long is War of the Buttons?
War of the Buttons has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes.
When did War of the Buttons come out?
War of the Buttons was released in 1962.
What genre is War of the Buttons?
War of the Buttons is a comedy, drama, and family film.
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War of the Buttons holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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