The Deserter
Le Déserteur
Synopsis
During WW1, a train is stopped by a bombing, a young soldier takes advantage of the opportunity to go to his native village to connect with his love and his family. As WW2 began in the real world, this film was rereleased later in ‘39 under the revised title Je t'attendrai (I Will Wait for You).
Top Cast
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Jean-Pierre Aumont
Paul Marchand
Corinne Luchaire
Marie
Édouard Delmont
Mr. Marchand
Berthe Bovy
Mrs. Marchand
René Bergeron
Auguste
Raymond Aimos
Sergeant Lecoeur
Roger Legris
Blaise, serveur
Roland Armontel
Soldat (non crédité)
Madeleine Corbal
Serveuse (non créditée)
Georges Bever
(non créditée)
Albert Broquin
(non créditée)
Yves Deniaud
(non créditée)
Pierre Ferval
(non créditée)
Denise Kerny
(non créditée)
Palmyre Levasseur
(non créditée)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Léonide Moguy
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Achard
- Original Title
- Le Déserteur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Éclair-Journal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Léonide Moguy
Marcel Achard, Jacques Companéez, M. Deligne
Robert Lefebvre
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Achard
Screenplay
Léonide Moguy
Director
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deserter
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What is The Deserter about?
During WW1, a train is stopped by a bombing, a young soldier takes advantage of the opportunity to go to his native village to connect with his love and his family. As WW2 began in the real world, this film was rereleased later in ‘39 under the revised title Je t'attendrai (I Will Wait for You).
Who directed The Deserter?
The Deserter was directed by Léonide Moguy.
Who stars in The Deserter?
The principal cast of The Deserter includes Jean-Pierre Aumont, Corinne Luchaire, Édouard Delmont, Berthe Bovy, René Bergeron.
When was The Deserter released and how long is it?
The Deserter was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.