
Representing the French authority in Morocco, Captain Ardant is the target of the bloodthirsty rebel leader Malek. In order to appropriate himself in arms, he does not hesitate to take the captain's collaborator hostage and to do despicable blackmail.
Directed by André Zwobada, Captain Ardant leans on a strong ensemble — Yves Vincent, Renée Saint-Cyr, Jean Danet — 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 screen titles of 1951.
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