Behind These Walls (1946)
June 1944, a French town towards the end of the occupation. Following several attacks perpetrated by the resistance, the inhabitants who listen to English radio are rounded up by the Germans in a prison and considered as hostages. In one of the cells are found men from all walks of life: an aristocrat, the Viscount of Saint-Leu, Doctor Noblet, a resistance fighter, Béquille the wanderer with a wooden leg, and a strange character nicknamed "Black Market". The latter arouses mistrust among the prisoners, because it could well have been introduced by the enemy.
Director: Henri Calef
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: March 13, 1946
Cast
- Raymond Pellegrin - Pierre, the pharmacist's son
- Louis Seigner - Doctor Noblet
- Pierre Larquey - 'Béquille'
- Nadine Alari - Alice Noblet
- Roland Armontel - Muscat
- Pierre Brasseur - Jean-César Morin
- Robert Seller - Lucien Sampet
- Jean Brochard - Michaud
- André Carnège - German chaplain
- Jacques Charon - Count Jacques de Saint-Leu
Screenplay
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Editing: Madeleine Bagiau
Production: Films Sacha Gordine
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Henri Calef
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Behind These Walls about?
- June 1944, a French town towards the end of the occupation. Following several attacks perpetrated by the resistance, the inhabitants who listen to English radio are rounded up by the Germans in a prison and considered as hostages. In one of the cells are found men from all walks of life: an aristocrat, the Viscount of Saint-Leu, Doctor Noblet, a resistance fighter, Béquille the wanderer with a wooden leg, and a strange character nicknamed "Black Market". The latter arouses mistrust among the prisoners, because it could well have been introduced by the enemy.
- Who directed Behind These Walls?
- Behind These Walls was directed by Henri Calef.
- Who stars in Behind These Walls?
- Behind These Walls stars Raymond Pellegrin, Louis Seigner, Pierre Larquey, Nadine Alari, Roland Armontel, Pierre Brasseur.
- How long is Behind These Walls?
- Behind These Walls has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is Behind These Walls?
- Behind These Walls is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Behind These Walls produced?
- Behind These Walls was produced in France.