Shock Patrol
Patrouille de choc
Synopsis
During the Indochina War, Lieutenant Perrin and his men, French soldiers, hold a remote post. They lived in harmony with the local population. Over time, they have managed to forge a peaceful relationship with the villagers. The French have built a school and a dispensary. But all their efforts are suddenly wiped out when Viet Minh resistance fighters storm their post.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Bernard-Aubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Bernard-Aubert
- Original Title
- Patrouille de choc
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Walter Wottitz
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Writer
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Director
Walter Wottitz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shock Patrol
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What is Shock Patrol about?
During the Indochina War, Lieutenant Perrin and his men, French soldiers, hold a remote post. They lived in harmony with the local population. Over time, they have managed to forge a peaceful relationship with the villagers. The French have built a school and a dispensary. But all their efforts are suddenly wiped out when Viet Minh resistance fighters storm their post.
Who directed Shock Patrol?
Shock Patrol was directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
Who stars in Shock Patrol?
The principal cast of Shock Patrol includes Alain Bouvette, Jean-Claude Michel, Jean Pontoizeau, Vu Thi Ninh, Maurice Vilbesset.
When was Shock Patrol released and how long is it?
Shock Patrol was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shock Patrol?
Shock Patrol holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).