
The People and Their Guns
Le peuple et ses fusils
Synopsis
Filmed in Laos in 1968, this four-part documentary examines the armed struggle against foreign intervention during the Indochina conflicts. The film focuses on the relationship between the population and guerrilla forces engaged in the war.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Joris Ivens, Jean-Pierre Sergent
- Screenplay & Story
- Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Jean-Pierre Sergent
- Original Title
- Le peuple et ses fusils
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Argos films, Capi Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens, Jean-Pierre Sergent
Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Jean-Pierre Sergent
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Ivens
Director
Jean-Pierre Sergent
Director
Joris Ivens
Writer
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Writer
Jean-Pierre Sergent
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The People and Their Guns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The People and Their Guns about?
Filmed in Laos in 1968, this four-part documentary examines the armed struggle against foreign intervention during the Indochina conflicts. The film focuses on the relationship between the population and guerrilla forces engaged in the war.
Who directed The People and Their Guns?
The People and Their Guns was directed by Joris Ivens, Jean-Pierre Sergent.
Who stars in The People and Their Guns?
The principal cast of The People and Their Guns includes Antoine Bonfanti, Emmanuelle Castro, Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Bernard Ortion.
When was The People and Their Guns released and how long is it?
The People and Their Guns was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
