The Cross of Lorraine
“MGM's drama of the fighting French!”
Synopsis
French soldiers surrender to lying Nazis and are herded into a barbaric prison of war camp. From there they plan an uprising.
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Cross of Lorraine (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-17
Top Cast
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Jean-Pierre Aumont
Paul Duprez
Gene Kelly
Victor
Cedric Hardwicke
Father Sebastian
Peter Lorre
Sergeant Berger
Hume Cronyn
Duval
Richard Whorf
François
Joseph Calleia
Rodriguez
Wallace Ford
Pierre
Richard Ryen
Lt. Schmidt
Jack Lambert
Jacques
William Royle
Louis
John Abbott
Baker (uncredited)
Frederick Giermann
Corporal Daxer
Tonio Selwart
Major Bruhl
Morris Ankrum
Col. Demas (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Esway, Michael Kanin, Ring Lardner Jr., Robert Hardy Andrews
- Original Title
- The Cross of Lorraine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Alexander Esway, Michael Kanin, Ring Lardner Jr., Robert Hardy Andrews, Hans Habe
Sidney Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Alexander Esway
Screenplay
Michael Kanin
Screenplay
Ring Lardner Jr.
Screenplay
Robert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay
Sidney Wagner
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cross of Lorraine
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What is The Cross of Lorraine about?
French soldiers surrender to lying Nazis and are herded into a barbaric prison of war camp. From there they plan an uprising.
Who directed The Cross of Lorraine?
The Cross of Lorraine was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in The Cross of Lorraine?
The principal cast of The Cross of Lorraine includes Jean-Pierre Aumont, Gene Kelly, Cedric Hardwicke, Peter Lorre, Hume Cronyn.
When was The Cross of Lorraine released and how long is it?
The Cross of Lorraine was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Cross of Lorraine based on a book or true story?
The Cross of Lorraine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Habe".