Les Hommes(1964)
At the start of the First World War, two next-door neighbors find themselves companions in misfortune. Faced with the horror of the trenches and the fear of death, they grow closer and become friends. But will these strong feelings that the war engendered survive a return to daily monotony?
Movie: Les Hommes
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chose
Uthury
Watelet
Claverie
Rollin
Artilleryman
The old man
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At the start of the First World War, two next-door neighbors find themselves companions in misfortune. Faced with the horror of the trenches and the fear of death, they grow closer and become friends. But will these strong feelings that the war engendered survive a return to daily monotony?
Release Date
1964-11-11
Average
5.5
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
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Français
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