The 317th Platoon (1965)
In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.
Director: Pierre Schoendoerffer
Genre: War, History, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 31, 1965
Cast
- Jacques Perrin - Le sous-lieutenant Torrens
- Bruno Cremer - L'adjudant Willsdorf
- Pierre Fabre - Le sergent Roudier
- Manuel Zarzo - Le caporal Perrin
- Boramy Tioulong - Le sergent supplétif Ba Kut
- Saksi Sbong
Screenplay
- Pierre Schoendoerffer (Novel)
- Pierre Schoendoerffer (Screenplay)
Music: Pierre Jansen, Gregorio García Segura
Cinematography: Raoul Coutard
Editing: Armand Psenny
Production: Rome-Paris Films, Producciones Benito Perojo
Country: France, Spain
Language: Français, Tiếng Việt
Budget: $66,000
Box Office: $306,505
Original Language: fr
Themes
Vietnam War and Its Trauma
Keywords
vietnam war, vietnam, vietcong, indochina
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The 317th Platoon about?
- In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.
- Who directed The 317th Platoon?
- The 317th Platoon was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
- Who stars in The 317th Platoon?
- The 317th Platoon stars Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Fabre, Manuel Zarzo, Boramy Tioulong, Saksi Sbong.
- How long is The 317th Platoon?
- The 317th Platoon has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The 317th Platoon?
- The 317th Platoon is a War, History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The 317th Platoon?
- The 317th Platoon had a budget of $66,000.
- How much did The 317th Platoon gross?
- The 317th Platoon grossed $306,505 worldwide.
- Where was The 317th Platoon produced?
- The 317th Platoon was produced in France, Spain.
- What are the themes of The 317th Platoon?
- The themes of The 317th Platoon include: Vietnam War and Its Trauma.