The Unvanquished
L'Insoumis
“Have I The Right to Kill?”
Synopsis
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.
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Alain Delon
Thomas Vlassenroot
Lea Massari
Dominique Servet
Georges Géret
Le lieutenant Fraser
Maurice Garrel
Pierre Servet
Robert Castel
Amerio
Viviane Attia
Maria
Robert Bazil
Father of Maria
Paul Pavel
Félicien
Camille de Casabianca
Rose-Marie (uncredited)
Alain Cavalier
Un passant à Lyon (uncredited)
Pierre Collet
Le policier au barrage (uncredited)
Edith Garnier
La servante de l'auberge (uncredited)
Laure Paillette
La bonne des Servet (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Cavalier
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Cavalier, Jean Cau
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- L'Insoumis
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Internationale de Productions, Cité Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Cavalier
Alain Cavalier, Jean Cau
Georges Delerue
Claude Renoir
Pierre Gillette
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Alain Cavalier
Director
Alain Cavalier
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Unvanquished about?
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.
Who directed The Unvanquished?
The Unvanquished was directed by Alain Cavalier.
Who stars in The Unvanquished?
The principal cast of The Unvanquished includes Alain Delon, Lea Massari, Georges Géret, Maurice Garrel, Robert Castel.
When was The Unvanquished released and how long is it?
The Unvanquished was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unvanquished?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unvanquished was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unvanquished?
The Unvanquished holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).