The Unvanquished (1964)
Have I The Right to Kill?
In this drama that alludes to the Algerian War with France of the 1960s, Thomas is a deserter from the French Foreign Legion who is on the run from authorities. He helps damsel in distress Dominique, who has been taken hostage by a group of terrorists. Thomas is wounded but manages to escape after killing the guard who inflicted the injury. Dominique gives Thomas money to escape to France after he secures her freedom, but he is caught between the Foreign Legion and the terrorists seeking revenge.
Director: Alain Cavalier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: September 25, 1964
Cast
- Alain Delon - Thomas Vlassenroot
- Lea Massari - Dominique Servet
- Georges Géret - Le lieutenant Fraser
- Maurice Garrel - Pierre Servet
- Robert Castel - Amerio
- Viviane Attia - Maria
- Robert Bazil - Father of Maria
- Paul Pavel - Félicien
- Camille de Casabianca - Rose-Marie (uncredited)
- Alain Cavalier - Un passant à Lyon (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Alain Cavalier (Scenario Writer)
- Jean Cau (Dialogue)
- Alain Cavalier
Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Editing: Pierre Gillette
Production: Compagnie Internationale de Productions, Cité Films
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Human Trafficking Nightmare
Keywords
kidnapping, hostage, homecoming soldier
More Films by Director: Alain Cavalier
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Unvanquished about?
- In this drama that alludes to the Algerian War with France of the 1960s, Thomas is a deserter from the French Foreign Legion who is on the run from authorities. He helps damsel in distress Dominique, who has been taken hostage by a group of terrorists. Thomas is wounded but manages to escape after killing the guard who inflicted the injury. Dominique gives Thomas money to escape to France after he secures her freedom, but he is caught between the Foreign Legion and the terrorists seeking revenge.
- Who directed The Unvanquished?
- The Unvanquished was directed by Alain Cavalier.
- Who stars in The Unvanquished?
- The Unvanquished stars Alain Delon, Lea Massari, Georges Géret, Maurice Garrel, Robert Castel, Viviane Attia.
- How long is The Unvanquished?
- The Unvanquished has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Unvanquished?
- The Unvanquished is a Drama film.
- Where was The Unvanquished produced?
- The Unvanquished was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Unvanquished?
- The themes of The Unvanquished include: Human Trafficking Nightmare.