The Legion of the Condemned
“A toast to those who laugh at death.”
Synopsis
Finding his sweetheart, Christine, in the arms of a German officer, Price joins the French Air Legion. Christine is later revealed to be the spy whom Price has been ordered to drop behind enemy lines. They are reconciled, are captured by the Germans, and are rescued by his unit.
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Gale Price
Fay Wray
Christine Charteris
Barry Norton
Byron Dashwood
Lane Chandler
Charles Holabird
Francis McDonald
Gonzolo Vasquez
George Voya
Robert Montagnal
Freeman Wood
Richard De Witt
E.H. Calvert
Commandant
Albert Conti
Von Hohendorff
Charlotte Bird
Celeste
Toto Guette
Mechanic
Joe Darensbourg
Musician
Satchel McVea
Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Monk Saunders, Jean de Limur
- Original Title
- The Legion of the Condemned
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
John Monk Saunders, Jean de Limur
Henry W. Gerrard
William A. Wellman, Jesse L. Lasky, Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
William A. Wellman
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
John Monk Saunders
Writer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Jean de Limur
Writer
Henry W. Gerrard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legion of the Condemned
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What is The Legion of the Condemned about?
Finding his sweetheart, Christine, in the arms of a German officer, Price joins the French Air Legion. Christine is later revealed to be the spy whom Price has been ordered to drop behind enemy lines. They are reconciled, are captured by the Germans, and are rescued by his unit.
Who directed The Legion of the Condemned?
The Legion of the Condemned was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in The Legion of the Condemned?
The principal cast of The Legion of the Condemned includes Gary Cooper, Fay Wray, Barry Norton, Lane Chandler, Francis McDonald.
When was The Legion of the Condemned released and how long is it?
The Legion of the Condemned was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legion of the Condemned?
The Legion of the Condemned holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).