Fall Out
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Synopsis
This film is an adaptation of Jean Amila's novel Le Boucher des Hurlus. The story, set in the aftermath of the war, is about Michel, a young man orphaned in this manner. He lives with his mother until she collapses under the wave of vituperation from the women in her community, who consider her murdered husband to have been a traitor. When he is sent to an orphanage, he discovers that many of the children in it are there for the same reason he is. Michel decides to escape his captivity and kill the general who ordered his father's death. He and the other children like him are able to get away from the orphanage, in the course of their journeys, they tour the grim battlefields of the recent war. Together, they return to Paris, determined to exact their revenge.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Denis Robert
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Meckert, Jean-Denis Robert, Jérôme Tonnerre
- Original Title
- Sortez des rangs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Sofilmka, Société Française de Production (SFP), Les Productions de la Guéville, Hugo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Denis Robert
Jean Meckert, Jean-Denis Robert, Jérôme Tonnerre
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Denis Robert
Writer
Jérôme Tonnerre
Writer
Jean-Denis Robert
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fall Out
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What is Fall Out about?
This film is an adaptation of Jean Amila's novel Le Boucher des Hurlus. The story, set in the aftermath of the war, is about Michel, a young man orphaned in this manner. He lives with his mother until she collapses under the wave of vituperation from the women in her community, who consider her murdered husband to have been a traitor. When he is sent to an orphanage, he discovers that many of the children in it are there for the same reason he is. Michel decides to escape his captivity and kill the general who ordered his father's death. He and the other children like him are able to get away from the orphanage, in the course of their journeys, they tour the grim battlefields of the recent war. Together, they return to Paris, determined to exact their revenge.
Who directed Fall Out?
Fall Out was directed by Jean-Denis Robert.
Who stars in Fall Out?
The principal cast of Fall Out includes Laure Duthilleul, Stanislas Forlani, Josiane Lévêque, Pierre-Arnaud Crespeau, Erwan Dujardin.
When was Fall Out released and how long is it?
Fall Out was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Fall Out based on a book or true story?
Fall Out is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Meckert".