The March to Glory (1954)
A tribute to Jean de Lattre de Tassigny (1889-1952) who commanded the French First Army which he led from Provence to the Rhine and the Danube. Later, from 1950 to 1951, he became the high commissioner and the commander-in-chief of Indochina where he once again proved heroic by defeating General Giap three times on the run. But cancer forced him to return to Paris where he died some time later. De Lattre de Tassigny was posthumously made Maréchal de France.
Director: William Magnin, Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 13, 1954
Cast
- Jean Davy - Narrator (voice)
- Jean de Lattre de Tassigny - Self (archive footage)
Production: Opéra Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The March to Glory about?
- A tribute to Jean de Lattre de Tassigny (1889-1952) who commanded the French First Army which he led from Provence to the Rhine and the Danube. Later, from 1950 to 1951, he became the high commissioner and the commander-in-chief of Indochina where he once again proved heroic by defeating General Giap three times on the run. But cancer forced him to return to Paris where he died some time later. De Lattre de Tassigny was posthumously made Maréchal de France.
- Who directed The March to Glory?
- The March to Glory was directed by William Magnin, Pierre Gaspard-Huit.
- Who stars in The March to Glory?
- The March to Glory stars Jean Davy, Jean de Lattre de Tassigny.
- How long is The March to Glory?
- The March to Glory has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The March to Glory?
- The March to Glory is a Documentary film.
- Where was The March to Glory produced?
- The March to Glory was produced in France.