Cast
Alain Delon
as Thomas Vlassenroot
Lea Massari
as Dominique Servet
Georges Géret
as Le lieutenant Fraser
Maurice Garrel
as Pierre Servet
Robert Castel
as Amerio
Viviane Attia
as Maria
Robert Bazil
as Father of Maria
Paul Pavel
as Félicien
Camille de Casabianca
as Rose-Marie (uncredited)
Alain Cavalier
as Un passant à Lyon (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1964
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes40
DirectorAlain Cavalier
WritersAlain Cavalier
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Unvanquished
About The Unvanquished
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.
Directed by Alain Cavalier, The Unvanquished leans on a strong ensemble — Alain Delon, Lea Massari, Georges Géret — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1964.
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