The Battle of the Rails

Genres: Drama, War

Languages: French

Year: 1946

Vote: 6.8

Festival & Award: Cannes - Jury Prize

The Battle of the Rails

The showmakers

René Clément
Charles Boyer
Jean Clarieux
Jean Daurand
François Joux

Overview

A 1946 war movie which tells the courageous efforts by French railway workers to sabotage Nazi reinforcement-troop trains.

Indie vibes check

A French resistance film made with a modest budget, reflecting independent filmmaking qualities.

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