The Damned
Les Maudits
Synopsis
In April 1945, a group of Nazis and collaborators gather in Oslo to board a submarine headed for South America, aiming to avoid justice. Kidnapped Doctor Guilbert is forced to accompany them.
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Top Cast
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Henri Vidal
Doctor Guilbert
Florence Marly
Hilde Garosi
Fosco Giachetti
Garosi
Paul Bernard
Couturier, journalist
Jo Dest
Forster
Michel Auclair
Willy Morus
Anne Campion
Ingrid Eriksen
Jean Didier
The Captain
Lucien Hector
Eriksen
Andreas Von Halberstadt
Marcel Dalio
Larga
Jean Lozach
Georges Niemann
Karl Münch
Second of the submarine
Jean Lozach
Radio operator
Max Hermann
Torpedo
Claude Vernier
Leader of the mutineers
Pierre Fuchs
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 24, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clément
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Companéez, Victor Alexandrov, René Clément, Henri Jeanson, Jacques Rémy
- Original Score
- Yves Baudrier
- Original Title
- Les Maudits
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Spéva Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clément
Jacques Companéez, Victor Alexandrov, René Clément, Henri Jeanson, Jacques Rémy
Yves Baudrier
Henri Alekan
Roger Dwyre
Michel Safra, Paul Wagner, André Paulvé
Department Leadership Roster
René Clément
Director
Michel Safra
Producer
Roger Dwyre
Editor
Paul Wagner
Producer
André Paulvé
Producer
Yves Baudrier
Original Music Composer
Paul Bertrand
Production Design
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
René Clément
Writer
Henri Jeanson
Writer
Jacques Rémy
Writer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Damned
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What is The Damned about?
In April 1945, a group of Nazis and collaborators gather in Oslo to board a submarine headed for South America, aiming to avoid justice. Kidnapped Doctor Guilbert is forced to accompany them.
Who directed The Damned?
The Damned was directed by René Clément.
Who stars in The Damned?
The principal cast of The Damned includes Henri Vidal, Florence Marly, Fosco Giachetti, Paul Bernard, Jo Dest.
When was The Damned released and how long is it?
The Damned was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Damned?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Damned was composed by Yves Baudrier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Damned?
The Damned holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).