Babette Goes to War
Babette s'en va-t-en guerre
“Brigitte Bardot is a Comedienne Now!”
Synopsis
Beautiful housekeeper Babette travels to England after the Nazis invade France. There, British intelligence devise a plan for Babette to sneak back home, where she could use her feminine charm on key Nazi officer Schulz, gleaning valuable information for England. However, Babette, although willing and spirited, is naïve and untrained, making her less than ideal for matters of national security.
Top Cast
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Brigitte Bardot
Babette
Jacques Charrier
Gérard de Crécy
Ronald Howard
Fitzpatrick
Michael Cramer
Heinrich
Hannes Messemer
General von Arenberg
René Havard
Louis
Mona Goya
Mrs. Fernande
Viviane Gosset
Duchess of Crécy
Robert Berri
Sgt. Bill
Françoise Belin
Mado
Charles Bouillaud
Pierrot
Alain Bouvette
Emile
Max Elloy
Firmin
Jacques Hilling
Captain
Francis Blanche
Schulz
Ariane Lancell
Girl
Günter Meisner
First Gestapo officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Ferry, Jacques Emmanuel
- Original Score
- Gilbert Bécaud
- Original Title
- Babette s'en va-t-en guerre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Ariane, Iéna Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian-Jaque
Jean Ferry, Jacques Emmanuel, Michel Audiard
Gilbert Bécaud
Armand Thirard
Jacques Desagneaux
Raoul Lévy
Department Leadership Roster
Christian-Jaque
Director
Michel Audiard
Writer
Jean Ferry
Screenplay
Jacques Emmanuel
Screenplay
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Jean André
Production Design
Raoul Lévy
Producer
Gilbert Bécaud
Original Music Composer
Jacques Desagneaux
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babette Goes to War
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What is Babette Goes to War about?
Beautiful housekeeper Babette travels to England after the Nazis invade France. There, British intelligence devise a plan for Babette to sneak back home, where she could use her feminine charm on key Nazi officer Schulz, gleaning valuable information for England. However, Babette, although willing and spirited, is naïve and untrained, making her less than ideal for matters of national security.
Who directed Babette Goes to War?
Babette Goes to War was directed by Christian-Jaque.
Who stars in Babette Goes to War?
The principal cast of Babette Goes to War includes Brigitte Bardot, Jacques Charrier, Ronald Howard, Michael Cramer, Hannes Messemer.
When was Babette Goes to War released and how long is it?
Babette Goes to War was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Babette Goes to War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babette Goes to War was composed by Gilbert Bécaud.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babette Goes to War?
Babette Goes to War holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).