Aventure Malgache
Synopsis
Backstage before a performance, a French actor recalls his time in Madagascar during World War II, when he secretly ran a Resistance radio station under the watch of a collaborationist police chief. His story unfolds in flashback, revealing espionage, deception, and divided loyalties within the French ranks. Made for Britain’s Ministry of Information, this 1944 French-language propaganda short satirizes Vichy opportunism and wartime hypocrisy, and was shelved for decades before its release in 1993.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 8, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Francois Clermont, Angus MacPhail
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- Aventure Malgache
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Phoenix, Ministry of Information
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Jules Francois Clermont, Angus MacPhail
Benjamin Frankel
Günther Krampf
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
Angus MacPhail
Writer
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Aventure Malgache about?
Backstage before a performance, a French actor recalls his time in Madagascar during World War II, when he secretly ran a Resistance radio station under the watch of a collaborationist police chief. His story unfolds in flashback, revealing espionage, deception, and divided loyalties within the French ranks. Made for Britain’s Ministry of Information, this 1944 French-language propaganda short satirizes Vichy opportunism and wartime hypocrisy, and was shelved for decades before its release in 1993.
Who directed Aventure Malgache?
Aventure Malgache was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Aventure Malgache?
The principal cast of Aventure Malgache includes Paul Bonifas, Paul Clarus, Jean Dattas, Andre Frere, Guy Le Feuvre.
When was Aventure Malgache released and how long is it?
Aventure Malgache was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Aventure Malgache?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aventure Malgache was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aventure Malgache?
Aventure Malgache holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).