Black and White in Color
La Victoire en chantant
“The picture that marches to a different drummer”
Synopsis
French colonists in Africa, several months behind in the news, find themselves at war with their German neighbors. Deciding that they must do their proper duty and fight the Germans, they promptly conscript the local native population. Issuing them boots and rifles, the French attempt to make "proper" soldiers out of the Africans. A young, idealistic French geographer seems to be the only rational person in the town, and he takes over control of the "war" after several bungles on the part of the others.
Top Cast
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Jean Carmet
Sergeant Bosselet
Jacques Dufilho
Paul Rechampot
Catherine Rouvel
Marinette
Jacques Spiesser
Hubert Fresnoy
Dora Doll
Maryvonne
Maurice Barrier
Caprice
Benjamin Memel Atchory
Assomption
Peter Berling
Père Jean de la Croix
Marius Beugre Boignan
Barthelmy
Claude Legros
Jacques Rechampot
Baye Macoumba Diop
Lamartine
Jacques Monnet
Père Simon
Dieter Schidor
Kraft
Aboubacar Touré
Fidele
Marc Zuber
Major Anglais
Mamadou Koulibaly
Oscar
Helmut Eiker
Klaus Huebl
Haussmann
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Jacques Annaud, Georges Conchon
- Original Score
- Pierre Bachelet
- Original Title
- La Victoire en chantant
- Country of Origin
- Cote D'Ivoire, France, Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Reggane Films, Artco-Film, France 3 Cinéma, Allied Artists, Les Films S.F.P.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Jean-Jacques Annaud, Georges Conchon
Pierre Bachelet
Claude Agostini
Françoise Bonnot, Michèle Boëhm
Jacques Perrin, Giorgio Silvagni, Arthur Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Director
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Writer
Georges Conchon
Writer
Pierre Bachelet
Original Music Composer
Jacques Perrin
Producer
Giorgio Silvagni
Producer
Claude Agostini
Director of Photography
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
Michèle Boëhm
Editor
Arthur Cohn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black and White in Color
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What is Black and White in Color about?
French colonists in Africa, several months behind in the news, find themselves at war with their German neighbors. Deciding that they must do their proper duty and fight the Germans, they promptly conscript the local native population. Issuing them boots and rifles, the French attempt to make "proper" soldiers out of the Africans. A young, idealistic French geographer seems to be the only rational person in the town, and he takes over control of the "war" after several bungles on the part of the others.
Who directed Black and White in Color?
Black and White in Color was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Who stars in Black and White in Color?
The principal cast of Black and White in Color includes Jean Carmet, Jacques Dufilho, Catherine Rouvel, Jacques Spiesser, Dora Doll.
When was Black and White in Color released and how long is it?
Black and White in Color was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Black and White in Color?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black and White in Color was composed by Pierre Bachelet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black and White in Color?
Black and White in Color holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).