Rookies Go to War
Les bidasses s'en vont en guerre
Synopsis
A Grand Slapstick comedy about four buddies serving in the army. Their long-suffering sergeant attempts to whip them into shape but the conflict spirals out of control.
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Top Cast
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Gérard Rinaldi
Gérard
Jean Sarrus
Jean
Gérard Filipelli
Phil
Jean-Guy Fechner
Jean-Guy
Jacques Seiler
Sergent Bellec
Marisa Merlini
Paulette Brugnon
Heidy Bohlen
La psychologue
Paolo Stoppa
Le Colonel
Myriam Boyer
Philippine Brugnon
Brigitte Stein
Pierre Gualdi
Le maire
Alain Peysson
Le fiancé
André Tomasi
Le paysan dépanneur
Michel Fremont
Marc Malory
Jacky Le Brec
Jacques Robiolles
Lelieutenant
Serge Wagner
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Zidi
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Zidi, Jean Bouchaud, Jean-Paul Farré
- Original Score
- Paul Plot
- Original Title
- Les bidasses s'en vont en guerre
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Films 7, F.C.F., Les Films Christian Fechner, Renn Productions, Simar Films, Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Zidi
Claude Zidi, Jean Bouchaud, Jean-Paul Farré
Paul Plot
Paul Bonis
Robert Isnardon, Yvette Bastide, Ines Colignon
Christian Fechner
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Zidi
Director
Robert Isnardon
Editor
Laurence Brignon
Costume Design
Claude Zidi
Writer
Yvette Bastide
Editor
Paul Plot
Original Music Composer
Ines Colignon
Editor
Jean Bouchaud
Writer
Colette Lambert
Editor
Jean-Paul Farré
Writer
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Christian Fechner
Producer
Paul Bonis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Greatest Directors Ever Part 8
Claude Zidi, Claude Berri, Claude Autant-Lara, Agnès Varda, Henri Verneuil, Jean-Marie Poiré, Michelangelo Antonioni, David Lean, Richard Fleischer, Richard Attenborough, René Clément
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rookies Go to War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rookies Go to War about?
A Grand Slapstick comedy about four buddies serving in the army. Their long-suffering sergeant attempts to whip them into shape but the conflict spirals out of control.
Who directed Rookies Go to War?
Rookies Go to War was directed by Claude Zidi.
Who stars in Rookies Go to War?
The principal cast of Rookies Go to War includes Gérard Rinaldi, Jean Sarrus, Gérard Filipelli, Jean-Guy Fechner, Jacques Seiler.
When was Rookies Go to War released and how long is it?
Rookies Go to War was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Rookies Go to War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rookies Go to War was composed by Paul Plot.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rookies Go to War?
Rookies Go to War holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).