Peace on the Rhine(1938)
During the lead up to a second World War, one of several French films hoping for peace,specifically between Germany and France as shown by a border family in Alsace trying to resolve their differences.
Movie: Peace on the Rhine
Top 10 Billed Cast
Le pére
Émile Scheffer
Èdouard Scheffer
Grebs
Jean, le vieux domestique
Francoise Scheffer
Hedwige
Suzanne
Anna, la vieille servante
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Overview
During the lead up to a second World War, one of several French films hoping for peace,specifically between Germany and France as shown by a border family in Alsace trying to resolve their differences.
Release Date
1938-11-10
Average
8.5
Rating:
4.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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