The Unvanquished (1964)
Overview
In this drama that alludes to the Algerian War with France of the 1960s, Thomas is a deserter from the French Foreign Legion who is on the run from authorities. He helps damsel in distress Dominique, who has been taken hostage by a group of terrorists. Thomas is wounded but manages to escape after killing the guard who inflicted the injury. Dominique gives Thomas money to escape to France after he secures her freedom, but he is caught between the Foreign Legion and the terrorists seeking revenge.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 0.3184 |
Directed By
Alain Cavalier
Crew
Pierre Gillette
Antoine Bonfanti
Georges Delerue
Bernard Evein
Jacques Juranville
Maud Begon
Claude Renoir
Alain Cavalier
Alain Cavalier
Jean Cau
Alain Cavalier
TOP CAST
Alain Delon
Thomas Vlassenroot
Lea Massari
Dominique Servet
Georges Géret
Le lieutenant Fraser
Maurice Garrel
Pierre Servet
Robert Castel
Amerio
Viviane Attia
Maria
Robert Bazil
Father of Maria
Paul Pavel
Félicien
Camille de Casabianca
Rose-Marie (uncredited)
Alain Cavalier
Un passant à Lyon (uncredited)
Pierre Collet
Le policier au barrage (uncredited)
Edith Garnier
La servante de l'auberge (uncredited)
Laure Paillette
La bonne des Servet (uncredited)
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