Special Mission
Mission spéciale
Synopsis
The exploits of Chief Police Inspector Chabrier, first before the invasion of France in May 1940 as he fights against spies preparing the coming the Germans, particularly Emmy de Welder, the alleged manager of the Rouen hospital. Later, Chabrier and his men go underground and resist the occupiers whatever the price to pay. When the Liberation comes Chabrier resumes his activities at the French National Police.
Top Cast
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Jany Holt
Emmy de Welder
Pierre Renoir
Landberg alias Moravetz
Jean Davy
Commissioner Chabrier
Raymond Cordy
Mérignac
Léo Lapara
Péroni
Gaëtan Jor
Fernand Fabre
Von Wildenstein
Marcel Delaître
Colonel Kleider
Jérôme Goulven
Staub
Louis Florencie
Stuttering station master
Ky Duyen
Chang
Georges Flateau
André Carnège
Controller general
Maurice Lagrenée
Jean-Jacques Rouff
Yves Brainville
Manager
Jean Heuzé
Alain Gilbert
Tubercular
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice de Canonge
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Gantillon
- Original Title
- Mission spéciale
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Française de Distribution de Films (CFDF)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice de Canonge
Simon Gantillon
Georges Million
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice de Canonge
Director
Georges Million
Director of Photography
Simon Gantillon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Mission
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What is Special Mission about?
The exploits of Chief Police Inspector Chabrier, first before the invasion of France in May 1940 as he fights against spies preparing the coming the Germans, particularly Emmy de Welder, the alleged manager of the Rouen hospital. Later, Chabrier and his men go underground and resist the occupiers whatever the price to pay. When the Liberation comes Chabrier resumes his activities at the French National Police.
Who directed Special Mission?
Special Mission was directed by Maurice de Canonge.
Who stars in Special Mission?
The principal cast of Special Mission includes Jany Holt, Pierre Renoir, Jean Davy, Raymond Cordy, Léo Lapara.
When was Special Mission released and how long is it?
Special Mission was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 3h 3m.