Service Actif
“A grand military saga in a banana republic.”
Synopsis
A recruitment office in the tropical heat of La Republic de los Mosquitos. Beneath the turning fans, wearing only white pants, the boys wait to undergo close inspection. Initiations, maneuvers in battle dress, abuse from NCOs, pillow fights, the squabbles and sexual tension of young men deprived of female company.
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Serge Charnay
Recruit
Fred Scherer
Recruit
Kasimir Linder
Recruit
Jean-François Beaufort
Quartermaster
Karl Burckel
Recruit
Hervé P. Gustave
Recruit
Frédéric Mézières
Recruit
Marco Tazzio
Recruit
Hugues Payot
Recruit
Diego San Paulo
Medic
Lucas Rizzi
Recruit
Gilles Barthélémy
Recruit
Paul Debuschere
Warrant Officer
Jean-Luc Adam
Recruit
Manuel Alveiro
Lieutenant
Friedrich Saxe
Sergeant
Florent Charpentier
Patrick Rameau
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Daniel Cadinot
- Original Score
- François Orenn
- Original Title
- Service Actif
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- French Art, JDC Studio, Videovision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
François Orenn
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
Editor
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Service Actif
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Service Actif about?
A recruitment office in the tropical heat of La Republic de los Mosquitos. Beneath the turning fans, wearing only white pants, the boys wait to undergo close inspection. Initiations, maneuvers in battle dress, abuse from NCOs, pillow fights, the squabbles and sexual tension of young men deprived of female company.
Who directed Service Actif?
Service Actif was directed by Jean-Daniel Cadinot.
Who stars in Service Actif?
The principal cast of Service Actif includes Serge Charnay, Fred Scherer, Kasimir Linder, Jean-François Beaufort, Karl Burckel.
When was Service Actif released and how long is it?
Service Actif was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Service Actif?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Service Actif was composed by François Orenn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Service Actif?
Service Actif holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).