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Release Year1948
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes9
DirectorMario Soldati
WritersCarlo Musso, Ennio Flaiano, Mario Soldati
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEscape to France
About Escape to France
A former Fascist takes his son and escapes across the border into France, where he tries to avoid being recognized and having to pay for his wartime crimes.
Directed by Mario Soldati, Escape to France leans on a strong ensemble — Folco Lulli, Enrico Olivieri, Cesare Olivieri — 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 1948.
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