Wooden Crosses
Les Croix de bois
Synopsis
The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.
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Pierre Blanchar
Adjudant Gilbert Demachy
Gabriel Gabrio
Sulphart
Charles Vanel
Caporal Breval
Antonin Artaud
Soldat Vieublé
Paul Azaïs
Soldat Broucke
René Bergeron
Soldat Hamel
Raymond Cordy
Soldat Vairon
Marcel Delaître
Soldat Berthier
Jean Galland
Capitaine Cruchet
Pierre Labry
Soldat Bouffioux, le cuistot
Geo Laby
Soldat Belin
René Montis
Lieutenant Morache
Jean-François Martial
Soldat Lemoine
Marc Valbel
Maroux
Raymond Aimos
Soldat Fouillard
Christian-Jaque
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Bernard
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Bernard, André Lang
- Original Title
- Les Croix de bois
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Pathé-Natan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Bernard
Raymond Bernard, André Lang, Roland Dorgelès
Jules Kruger, René Ribault
Lucienne Grumberg
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Bernard
Director
Lucienne Grumberg
Editor
Jules Kruger
Director of Photography
René Ribault
Director of Photography
Raymond Bernard
Screenplay
André Lang
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wooden Crosses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wooden Crosses about?
The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.
Who directed Wooden Crosses?
Wooden Crosses was directed by Raymond Bernard.
Who stars in Wooden Crosses?
The principal cast of Wooden Crosses includes Pierre Blanchar, Gabriel Gabrio, Charles Vanel, Antonin Artaud, Paul Azaïs.
When was Wooden Crosses released and how long is it?
Wooden Crosses was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is Wooden Crosses based on a book or true story?
Wooden Crosses is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roland Dorgelès".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wooden Crosses?
Wooden Crosses holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).