The Phoney War
Drôle de guerre
Synopsis
September 3rd, 1939. Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany, only two days after the Wehrmacht invades Poland. This day, the sad date when the fate of the world changed forever, the Phoney War began: eight months of uncertainty, preparations, evacuations and skirmishes.
Top Cast
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Éric Caravaca
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bertrand Chamerois
Self - Narrator (voice)
Jean-Marie Fonbonne
Self - Narrator (voice)
Laurent Lederer
Self - Narrator (voice)
Anna Flori-Lamour
Self - Narrator (voice)
Céline Payen
Self - Narrator (voice)
Fernand Bignon
Self - Photographer (archive footage)
Jacqueline Bignon
Self - Bignon's Daughter (archive footage)
Maurice Gamelin
Self - Army General (archive footage)
Édouard Daladier
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Joseph Goebbels
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Walther Lenger
Self - Amateur Filmmaker (archive footage)
Günther Prien
Self - U-boat Commander (archive footage)
Walther von Brauchitsch
Self - Army General (archive footage)
Fernandel
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Albert Lebrun
Self - Politician (archive footage)
King George VI of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cédric Gruat
- Screenplay & Story
- Cédric Gruat, Marc Silvera
- Original Score
- Alice Guerlot Kourouklis
- Original Title
- Drôle de guerre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ethan Productions, ARTE, ECPAD, Toute L'Histoire
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cédric Gruat
Cédric Gruat, Marc Silvera
Alice Guerlot Kourouklis
Samuel Lajus
Marc Silvera
Department Leadership Roster
Cédric Gruat
Writer
Cédric Gruat
Director
Alice Guerlot Kourouklis
Original Music Composer
Marc Silvera
Producer
Samuel Lajus
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phoney War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phoney War about?
September 3rd, 1939. Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany, only two days after the Wehrmacht invades Poland. This day, the sad date when the fate of the world changed forever, the Phoney War began: eight months of uncertainty, preparations, evacuations and skirmishes.
Who directed The Phoney War?
The Phoney War was directed by Cédric Gruat.
Who stars in The Phoney War?
The principal cast of The Phoney War includes Éric Caravaca, Bertrand Chamerois, Jean-Marie Fonbonne, Laurent Lederer, Anna Flori-Lamour.
When was The Phoney War released and how long is it?
The Phoney War was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phoney War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phoney War was composed by Alice Guerlot Kourouklis.