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Cast
Paul Meurisse
as Colonel of the Empire Gérard Durand
Michèle Martin
as Isabelle Patrizzi
Louis Seigner
as Commander Millet
Robert Favart
as Bertrand de Lormoy
Liliane Bert
as Madame Hélié
Frédérique Nadar
as Renée de Ponthiers
Rachel Devirys
as Madame Nieburger
Albert Dinan
as Raffart
Manuel Gary
as Bontemps
Jean d'Yd
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1948
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes2
DirectorRené Chanas
WritersRené Chanas
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsColonel Durand
About Colonel Durand
In his younger days, a dashing officer, Colonel Durand, compromised Madame De Monthieux, who entered a convent. Now, he is garrisoned at Strasbourg.
Directed by René Chanas, Colonel Durand leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Meurisse, Michèle Martin, Louis Seigner — 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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