Army of Shadows
“Betrayal. Loyalty. Collaboration. Resistance.”
Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosphere of tension, paranoia and distrust.
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Where is Army of Shadows streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, Sooner, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Army of Shadows
Army of Shadows is a 1969 French-language war, drama and thriller film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. The cast is led by Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Army of Shadows was produced by Fono Roma and Les Films Corona and made in France and Italy. It was released on September 10, 1969, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Writers
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Release date
- September 10, 1969
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Fono Roma, Les Films Corona
Army of Shadows cast & crew
Army of Shadows was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and written by Jean-Pierre Melville.
The cast features Lino Ventura as Philippe Gerbier, Paul Meurisse as Luc Jardie, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Jean-François Jardie, Simone Signoret as Mathilde, Claude Mann as Claude Ullman / Le Masque, and Paul Crauchet as Félix Lepercq.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Éric Demarsan, cinematography is by Walter Wottitz, and it was produced by Jacques Dorfmann.
Is Army of Shadows worth watching?
Army of Shadows holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 752 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, drama, and thriller, Army of Shadows is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Army of Shadows
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Cast of Army of Shadows
Lino Ventura
Philippe Gerbier
Paul Meurisse
Luc Jardie
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Jean-François Jardie
Simone Signoret
Mathilde
Claude Mann
Claude Ullman / Le Masque
Paul Crauchet
Félix Lepercq
Christian Barbier
Guillaume Vermesch / Le Bison
Alain Dekok
Legrain
Alain Libolt
Paul Dounat
Jean-Marie Robain
Baron de La Ferté-Talloires
Albert Michel
Gendarme
Georges Sellier
Colonel Jarret du Plessis
Army of Shadows — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Army of Shadows in United States?
Army of Shadows is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Army of Shadows in?
Army of Shadows is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Army of Shadows?
Army of Shadows runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
▸What is Army of Shadows rated?
Army of Shadows is rated NR. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 752 ratings.
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