White Soldier
Soldat blanc
Synopsis
A muggy Saigon, late 1945. Stationed at a military camp in French Indochina, two young men--Robert and André--become close friends as they share the boredom and excitement of waiting for their first mission. But when they discover that instead of freeing Indochina from foreign aggressors, they will be fighting natives struggling for independence, their friendship is jeopardized.
Top Cast
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Émile Berling
André Cariou
Abraham Belaga
Robert Tual
Mike N'Guyen
Quoc
Kool Shen
Le colonel Damien
Paul Spera
Jacques
Clément Roussier
Le lieutenant Delappe
Dominique Engelhardt
Hans
Béleina Win
La chanteuse enceinte
François Perache
Caporal Samuel
Terry Pellet
Soler
Romain Levi
Pierre Lottin
Orlando
Arnaud Roux
Marcellin
Steve Tran
Tran
Johann Dionnet
Brunelle
Bun-Hok Lim
Bat
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erick Zonca
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Lorelle, Erick Zonca
- Original Score
- Flemming Nordkrog
- Original Title
- Soldat blanc
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- Breakout Films, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erick Zonca
Olivier Lorelle, Erick Zonca
Flemming Nordkrog
Stéphane Vallée
Philippe Kotlarski
Georges Campana
Department Leadership Roster
Erick Zonca
Director
Olivier Lorelle
Screenplay
Erick Zonca
Screenplay
Georges Campana
Producer
Stéphane Vallée
Director of Photography
Philippe Kotlarski
Editor
Flemming Nordkrog
Original Music Composer
Benoit Cisilkiewick
Production Design
Cyril Fontaine
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Soldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Soldier about?
A muggy Saigon, late 1945. Stationed at a military camp in French Indochina, two young men--Robert and André--become close friends as they share the boredom and excitement of waiting for their first mission. But when they discover that instead of freeing Indochina from foreign aggressors, they will be fighting natives struggling for independence, their friendship is jeopardized.
Who directed White Soldier?
White Soldier was directed by Erick Zonca.
Who stars in White Soldier?
The principal cast of White Soldier includes Émile Berling, Abraham Belaga, Mike N'Guyen, Kool Shen, Paul Spera.
When was White Soldier released and how long is it?
White Soldier was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for White Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Soldier was composed by Flemming Nordkrog.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Soldier?
White Soldier holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).