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Plot
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
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Cast
Kirk Douglas
Col. Dax
Ralph Meeker
Cpl. Philippe Paris
Adolphe Menjou
Gen. George Broulard
George Macready
Gen. Paul Mireau
Wayne Morris
Lt. Roget/Singing man
Richard Anderson
Maj. Saint-Auban
Joe Turkel
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
Christiane Kubrick
German Singer
Jerry Hausner
Proprietor of Cafe
Peter Capell
Narrator of Opening Sequence
Emile Meyer
Father Dupree
Bert Freed
Sgt. Boulanger
- KD
Kem Dibbs
Pvt. Lejeune
Timothy Carey
Pvt. Maurice Ferol
- FB
Fred Bell
Shell-Shocked Soldier
- JS
John Stein
Capt. Rousseau
- HB
Harold Benedict
Capt. Nichols
- PB
Paul Bös
Maj. Gouderc (uncredited)
James B. Harris
Private in the Attack (uncredited)
- MR
Marshall Rainer
Pvt. Duval (uncredited)
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This film confronts the harrowing realities of warfare, showcasing the devastating effects of command decisions on soldiers' lives. It probes into themes of moral conflict and the deep-seated corruption within military structures, making it a poignant commentary on the absurdity of war. Fans of anti-war narratives and examinations of ethical quandaries will find profound meaning in its exploration of human dignity amidst chaos.
Themes
- •the futility of war and its consequences
- •moral dilemmas in military hierarchy
- •the corrupt nature of authority
- •individual vs. collective guilt
- •the struggle for dignity within absurdity
Mood
somber
Era
classic
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