Army of Shadows
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.
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What Army of Shadows Is About
Jean-Pierre Melville's 1969 film follows a resistance cell in occupied France. One member is denounced. The group has to deal with a threat from inside. The film drops the language of heroism entirely; the narrative shows resistance as cold, exhausting work. Lino Ventura and Simone Signoret lead. The director had been in the resistance himself. It did not open in America until 2006. Who it's for: those who like restrained war drama. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a sense of victory; the film is hopeless throughout.
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What is Army of Shadows about?
Jean-Pierre Melville's 1969 film follows a resistance cell in occupied France. One member is denounced.
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 84 out of 100.
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