Alias Caracalla, au cœur de la Résistance(2013)
Overview
Screen adaptation of the memoires of Daniel Cordier, a member of the French Resistance and close friend of Resistance leader, Jean Moulin.
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Top 10 Billed Cast
Daniel "Alain" Cordier
Jean "Rex" Moulin
Georges "Bip" Bidault
Suzanne "Suzette" Olivier
Marguerite Moret
Philippe Marmissolle-Daguerre
"Bernard" d’Astier de La Vigerie
Pierre "Brumaire" Brossolette
Yvon "Léo" Morandat
Yves "Grégoire" Farge
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