One of the Legion
Un de la légion
Synopsis
Fernand Espitalion is miserable as totally whipped husband of a dragon 'passed on' -like cloths- by his late cousin. She often leaves him waiting outside like a dog when she does business. While she sees a notary about an inheritance, he's seduced to a bar by a shady man. The rogue gets Fernand drunk, knocks him out and switches costumes and papers. He's now Robert Durand, a voluntary Foreign legion recruit. After failed attempts to explain, he tastes military life and finds it less disciplined and more enjoyable then, marriage. But will that last when his wife tracks him and his unit is sent to action in tribal Algeria?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Screenplay & Story
- J.D. Newsom
- Original Title
- Un de la légion
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Productions Calamy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian-Jaque
J.D. Newsom
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Christian-Jaque
Director
J.D. Newsom
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Frequently Asked Questions About One of the Legion
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What is One of the Legion about?
Fernand Espitalion is miserable as totally whipped husband of a dragon 'passed on' -like cloths- by his late cousin. She often leaves him waiting outside like a dog when she does business. While she sees a notary about an inheritance, he's seduced to a bar by a shady man. The rogue gets Fernand drunk, knocks him out and switches costumes and papers. He's now Robert Durand, a voluntary Foreign legion recruit. After failed attempts to explain, he tastes military life and finds it less disciplined and more enjoyable then, marriage. But will that last when his wife tracks him and his unit is sent to action in tribal Algeria?
Who directed One of the Legion?
One of the Legion was directed by Christian-Jaque.
Who stars in One of the Legion?
The principal cast of One of the Legion includes Fernandel, Robert Le Vigan, Daniel Mendaille, Arthur Devère, Rolla Norman.
When was One of the Legion released and how long is it?
One of the Legion was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.