Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers
Les Bidasses aux grandes manœuvres
Synopsis
Five young conscripts lead a peaceful life in the barracks of a small town. Their officer is an eccentric man who lets them spend their time listening to music. The atmosphere changes completely with the arrival of a new officer who wants to prepare them for major maneuvers.
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Michel Galabru
le colonel Desjument
Betty Beckers
Madame Desjument
Paul Préboist
le colonel Beaudouin
Michel Modo
le sergent Merlin
Jacques Legras
le colonel allemand
Bouboule
Bibendum
Michel Duchezeau
le lieutenant Zig
Jean Reno
le lieutenant Zag
Michèle Grignon
Valentine
Jean-François Duhamel
Valentin
Stéphane Gildas
le volontaire
Jacques Préboist
le cuisinier
Dominique Daguier
François
Sydney Kotto
Quentin
Cécile Laligan
Victorine
Stéphane Gildas
Le volontaire
Michel Debrane
Le député
Jean-Claude Benhamou
Le chasseur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raphaël Delpard
- Screenplay & Story
- Serge Lebel, Raphaël Delpard, Jean Rossi
- Original Score
- Jack Ledru
- Original Title
- Les Bidasses aux grandes manœuvres
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Darcy s.a., Naja Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raphaël Delpard
Serge Lebel, Raphaël Delpard, Jean Rossi
Jack Ledru
Roger Fellous
Gérard Le Du
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Fellous
Director of Photography
Serge Lebel
Writer
Sylviane Combes
Costume Design
Raphaël Delpard
Writer
Raphaël Delpard
Director
Jack Ledru
Original Music Composer
Jean Rossi
Writer
Gérard Le Du
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers
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What is Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers about?
Five young conscripts lead a peaceful life in the barracks of a small town. Their officer is an eccentric man who lets them spend their time listening to music. The atmosphere changes completely with the arrival of a new officer who wants to prepare them for major maneuvers.
Who directed Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers?
Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers was directed by Raphaël Delpard.
Who stars in Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers?
The principal cast of Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers includes Michel Galabru, Betty Beckers, Paul Préboist, Michel Modo, Jacques Legras.
When was Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers released and how long is it?
Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers was composed by Jack Ledru.