Long March
La Longue Marche
Synopsis
In June 1944, a young doctor, Chevalier, under the threat of guns, is forced to treat a wounded man in a camp of resistance fighters (maquisards). He recognizes the man, minister of the Third Republic, called Morel by his companions. Carnot, the chief of the maquisards, is suspicious of a doctor who expressly disapproves of the resistance and wants to have him shot as soon as he has treated Morel. Philippe, who is second in command, intervenes in favor of the Chevalier. Meanwhile, peasants denounce the maquisards to the Nazis and the camp is surrounded by the Germans. The camp is saved thanks to Philippe who takes command of the group. He decides to leave the shelter and they begin the long march through the Cévennes to rally maquisard Napoleon in the Vercors...
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Maurice Ronet
Doctor Chevalier
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Philippe
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Pitou
Robert Hossein
Carnot
Paul Frankeur
Morel
Vincent Kaldor
Chabrol
Willy Braque
Robert
Berthe Granval
Pharmacist's daughter
Robert Dalban
Pharmacist
Guy Astruc
Alain Augé
Claude Augé
Henri Aurard
J.P. Avensac
Daniel Brimeux
Jean Cans
Claude Castillon
Pierre Comte
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Astruc
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Charles Tacchella, Alexandre Astruc
- Original Title
- La Longue Marche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Transatlantic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Astruc
Jean-Charles Tacchella, Alexandre Astruc
Jean-Jacques Rochut
Claudine Bouché
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Astruc
Director
Jean-Charles Tacchella
Writer
Alexandre Astruc
Writer
Claudine Bouché
Editor
Jean-Jacques Rochut
Director of Photography
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War: World War II
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French New Wave
Nouvelle Vague films, 1958 to 1973, by the movement's directors.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long March
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What is Long March about?
In June 1944, a young doctor, Chevalier, under the threat of guns, is forced to treat a wounded man in a camp of resistance fighters (maquisards). He recognizes the man, minister of the Third Republic, called Morel by his companions. Carnot, the chief of the maquisards, is suspicious of a doctor who expressly disapproves of the resistance and wants to have him shot as soon as he has treated Morel. Philippe, who is second in command, intervenes in favor of the Chevalier. Meanwhile, peasants denounce the maquisards to the Nazis and the camp is surrounded by the Germans. The camp is saved thanks to Philippe who takes command of the group. He decides to leave the shelter and they begin the long march through the Cévennes to rally maquisard Napoleon in the Vercors...
Who directed Long March?
Long March was directed by Alexandre Astruc.
Who stars in Long March?
The principal cast of Long March includes Maurice Ronet, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Robert Hossein, Paul Frankeur.
When was Long March released and how long is it?
Long March was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.