The March to Glory
La marche glorieuse
Synopsis
A tribute to Jean de Lattre de Tassigny (1889-1952) who commanded the French First Army which he led from Provence to the Rhine and the Danube. Later, from 1950 to 1951, he became the high commissioner and the commander-in-chief of Indochina where he once again proved heroic by defeating General Giap three times on the run. But cancer forced him to return to Paris where he died some time later. De Lattre de Tassigny was posthumously made Maréchal de France.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Magnin, Pierre Gaspard-Huit
- Original Title
- La marche glorieuse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Opéra Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Magnin, Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Department Leadership Roster
William Magnin
Director
Pierre Gaspard-Huit
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The March to Glory
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What is The March to Glory about?
A tribute to Jean de Lattre de Tassigny (1889-1952) who commanded the French First Army which he led from Provence to the Rhine and the Danube. Later, from 1950 to 1951, he became the high commissioner and the commander-in-chief of Indochina where he once again proved heroic by defeating General Giap three times on the run. But cancer forced him to return to Paris where he died some time later. De Lattre de Tassigny was posthumously made Maréchal de France.
Who directed The March to Glory?
The March to Glory was directed by William Magnin, Pierre Gaspard-Huit.
Who stars in The March to Glory?
The principal cast of The March to Glory includes Jean Davy, Jean de Lattre de Tassigny.
When was The March to Glory released and how long is it?
The March to Glory was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.