The Cross and the Banner
La croix et la bannière
Synopsis
In this uneven tragedy by director Philippe Ducrest, a misunderstanding brings out the murderous side of one of the protagonists. The popular Michel Galabru makes one of his early screen appearances as a thief who in his haste to escape from the law, stuffs a diamond necklace he has just stolen into a purse in a store. The woman who buys the handbag takes it home without inspecting its interior and leaves it where her husband notices it, opens it up, and sees the valuable necklace. Immediately jumping to the conclusion that his wife has been up to no good, his reaction leads to a separation -- and much worse.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Ducrest
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Ducrest
- Original Score
- Jean Françaix
- Original Title
- La croix et la bannière
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Ducrest
Philippe Ducrest, Jean-Louis Curtis
Jean Françaix
Marc Fossard
Marie-Louise Decanters
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Françaix
Original Music Composer
Philippe Ducrest
Screenplay
Marc Fossard
Director of Photography
Marie-Louise Decanters
Editor
Bernard Daydé
Production Design
Philippe Ducrest
Director
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What is The Cross and the Banner about?
In this uneven tragedy by director Philippe Ducrest, a misunderstanding brings out the murderous side of one of the protagonists. The popular Michel Galabru makes one of his early screen appearances as a thief who in his haste to escape from the law, stuffs a diamond necklace he has just stolen into a purse in a store. The woman who buys the handbag takes it home without inspecting its interior and leaves it where her husband notices it, opens it up, and sees the valuable necklace. Immediately jumping to the conclusion that his wife has been up to no good, his reaction leads to a separation -- and much worse.
Who directed The Cross and the Banner?
The Cross and the Banner was directed by Philippe Ducrest.
Who stars in The Cross and the Banner?
The principal cast of The Cross and the Banner includes Eveline Eyfel, Michel Galabru, Michel Bardinet, Fulbert Janin, Jacqueline Fontaine.
When was The Cross and the Banner released and how long is it?
The Cross and the Banner was released in 1962 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Cross and the Banner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cross and the Banner was composed by Jean Françaix.