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Cast
Michel Galabru
as le colonel Desjument
Betty Beckers
as Madame Desjument
Paul Préboist
as le colonel Beaudouin
Michel Modo
as le sergent Merlin
Jacques Legras
as le colonel allemand
Bouboule
as Bibendum
Michel Duchezeau
as le lieutenant Zig
Jean Reno
as le lieutenant Zag
Michèle Grignon
as Valentine
Jean-François Duhamel
as Valentin
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes7
DirectorRaphaël Delpard
WritersSerge Lebel, Raphaël Delpard, Jean Rossi
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRookie Soldiers on Maneuvers
About Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers
Five young conscripts lead a peaceful life in the barracks of a small town. Their officer is an eccentric man who lets them spend their time listening to music. The atmosphere changes completely with the arrival of a new officer who wants to prepare them for major maneuvers.
Directed by Raphaël Delpard, Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers leans on a strong ensemble — Michel Galabru, Betty Beckers, Paul Préboist — 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 comedy titles of 1981.
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