Firing Squad
Le peloton d'exécution
Synopsis
Based on the controversial case of Pvt. Joseph Pringle, a Canadian soldier convicted of murder in Italy in 1945 and executed by firing squad.
Top Cast
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Brent Stait
Cpl. Bloggs
Louis Ferreira
Private Greg Blair (as Justin Louis)
Chris Owen
Jorge Zebrowski
Robin Renucci
Capt. Philippe Dumont
Cedric Smith
Lt. Col. Harfield
Malcolm Stewart
Maj. Tom McGuire
Simon de La Brosse
Private Denis Fremont
Charley Boorman
Private Sammy Macartney
David Hemblen
Sgt. Mortlake
Albert Schultz
Capt. Aubrey Bruxton
Stephen Ouimette
Capt. John Adam
David Gow
Lt. Wilson
Philippe Dormoy
Sgt. Konzuk
Hume Baugh
Cpl. Rameau
Duncan Ollerenshaw
Private Daniel Jones
Roch Leibovici
Private Claude Martinon
Steve Marshall
Private Chalkie Molloy
Greg Morris
Private Jacob Dorn
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Andrieu
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin McDougall, Jeremy Hole
- Original Score
- René-Marc Bini
- Original Title
- Le peloton d'exécution
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Andrieu
Colin McDougall, Jeremy Hole
René-Marc Bini
Renan Pollès
Christiane Lack
Department Leadership Roster
Trysha Bakker
Costume Design
René-Marc Bini
Original Music Composer
Michel Andrieu
Director
Christiane Lack
Editor
Susan Longmire
Production Design
Jeremy Hole
Writer
Renan Pollès
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firing Squad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Firing Squad about?
Based on the controversial case of Pvt. Joseph Pringle, a Canadian soldier convicted of murder in Italy in 1945 and executed by firing squad.
Who directed Firing Squad?
Firing Squad was directed by Michel Andrieu.
Who stars in Firing Squad?
The principal cast of Firing Squad includes Brent Stait, Louis Ferreira, Chris Owen, Robin Renucci, Cedric Smith.
When was Firing Squad released and how long is it?
Firing Squad was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Firing Squad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Firing Squad was composed by René-Marc Bini.
Is Firing Squad based on a book or true story?
Firing Squad is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colin McDougall".