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The Cross of Lorraine

  • 19431943
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  • 1h 30m
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Jean-Pierre Aumont in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
A group of French soldiers during WWII are captured by Nazis troops and sent to a military prison. There they will have to make use of his best resources to keep alive... and sane, while at the same time scheming a way out.
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A group of French soldiers during WWII are captured by Nazis troops and sent to a military prison. There they will have to make use of his best resources to keep alive... and sane, while at ... Read allA group of French soldiers during WWII are captured by Nazis troops and sent to a military prison. There they will have to make use of his best resources to keep alive... and sane, while at the same time scheming a way out.A group of French soldiers during WWII are captured by Nazis troops and sent to a military prison. There they will have to make use of his best resources to keep alive... and sane, while at the same time scheming a way out.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
856
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  • Director
    • Tay Garnett
  • Writers
    • Michael Kanin(screenplay)
    • Ring Lardner Jr.(screenplay)
    • Alexander Esway(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Gene Kelly
    • Cedric Hardwicke
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tay Garnett
  • Writers
    • Michael Kanin(screenplay)
    • Ring Lardner Jr.(screenplay)
    • Alexander Esway(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Gene Kelly
    • Cedric Hardwicke
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    • 22User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    "Cross Of Lorraine, The" Peter Lorre 1943 MGM
    Gene Kelly, Peter Lorre, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Joseph Calleia, and Richard Whorf in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Gene Kelly and Peter Lorre in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Jean-Pierre Aumont in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Gene Kelly and Jean-Pierre Aumont in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Jean-Pierre Aumont and Joseph Calleia in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Peter Lorre in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Gene Kelly, Peter Lorre, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Joseph Calleia, and Richard Whorf in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Peter Lorre in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Gene Kelly, Peter Lorre, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Joseph Calleia, and Richard Whorf in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Gene Kelly and Jack Dawn in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)
    Gene Kelly in The Cross of Lorraine (1943)

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    Jean-Pierre Aumont
    Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Paul Duprezas Paul Duprez
    Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly
    • Victoras Victor
    Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke
    • Father Sebastianas Father Sebastian
    Richard Whorf
    Richard Whorf
    • Françoisas François
    Joseph Calleia
    Joseph Calleia
    • Rodriguezas Rodriguez
    Peter Lorre
    Peter Lorre
    • Sergeant Bergeras Sergeant Berger
    Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    • Duvalas Duval
    William Roy
    • Louisas Louis
    • (as Billy Roy)
    Tonio Selwart
    • Major Bruhlas Major Bruhl
    Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert
    • Jacquesas Jacques
    Wallace Ford
    Wallace Ford
    • Pierreas Pierre
    Donald Curtis
    Donald Curtis
    • Marcelas Marcel
    Jack Edwards
    • Renéas René
    • (as Jack Edwards Jr.)
    Richard Ryen
    Richard Ryen
    • Lieutenant Schmidtas Lieutenant Schmidt
    Frederick Giermann
    • Corporal Daxeras Corporal Daxer
    John Abbott
    John Abbott
    • Bakeras Baker
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Allen
    • French Soldieras French Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • Col. Demasas Col. Demas
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Tay Garnett
    • Writers
      • Michael Kanin(screenplay)
      • Ring Lardner Jr.(screenplay)
      • Alexander Esway(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    With the onset of World War II, Frenchmen from all walks of life enlist in the army. The war is short-lived however as the Nazis quickly defeat them and Marshall Petain signs a peace agreement with the invaders. The troops surrender but rather that being repatriated to their homes as expected, they all find themselves in a military prison. Conditions are difficult with little food and poor medical conditions. The men resist as best they can and for some, like Paul, they are prepared to spend time in solitary confinement and be subjected to beatings if need be. For others, such as Duval, collaboration with their Nazi jailers is the route to an easier life. The men find solace in the company of Father Sebastian, a priest who was also in the army. He counsels them wisely and in the case of Paul, gives him strength to face the daily challenge of simply living. When Paul gets an opportunity however, he helps his fellow prisoners escape. When they liberate a village, they all realize that there is only one option left for them and the villagers. —garykmcd
    • psychotronic film
    • nazi
    • solitary confinement
    • escape
    • german soldier
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    • Taglines
      • MGM's Drama of the Fighting French!
    • Genres
      • War
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Approved
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    • Trivia
      Hume Cronyn's first film credit.
    • Goofs
      Paul flees with Victor in the ambulance, from the SS in their motorcycle/side car. The SS use a machine gun in an attempt to stop Paul. But the machine gun the Germans are using is a M1917 Browning water cooled machine gun, which is American, NOT German.
    • Quotes

      Victor: [looks at cigarette he had taken out, referring to the Nazi captors] Ohh... let you keep your cigarettes and take away your matches.

      [to Paul]

      Victor: Maybe you can figure out a way to get me a light.

      Father Sebastian: You might use the heat of your... indignation.

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Viva la France. Very good war drama.
    Directed by Tay Garnett, who was a Naval pilot in WWI, this war drama has substance. French soldiers, believing that WWII is over, unwittingly surrender to German forces and are placed in a POW camp. A terrific and realistic look at being held prisoner under the thumb of the Nazis. A very good collection of talent featuring: Jean-Pierre Aumont, Gene Kelly, Hume Cronyn, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Peter Lorre, Wallace Ford and Richard Whorf.
    helpful•13
    5
    • michaelRokeefe
    • Feb 18, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • A Thousand Shall Fall
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,010,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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