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Army of Shadows

1969 · 145 min · Director: Jean-Pierre Melville

Army of Shadows (1969) is a war drama, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. It stars Lino Ventura and Paul Meurisse. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 145-minute film holds an audience score of 7.9/10.

What Army of Shadows Is About

Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosphere of tension, paranoia and distrust.

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What is Army of Shadows about?

Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosphere of tension, paranoia and distrust.

Where can I watch Army of Shadows?

Army of Shadows is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Army of Shadows?

Army of Shadows runs for 145 minutes (2h 25m).

When did Army of Shadows come out?

Army of Shadows was released in 1969.

Who directed Army of Shadows?

Army of Shadows was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

Who stars in Army of Shadows?

Army of Shadows stars Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Simone Signoret.

What is Army of Shadows's rating?

Army of Shadows holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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