Rookies Go to War
A Grand Slapstick comedy about four buddies serving in the army. Their long-suffering sergeant attempts to whip them into shape but the conflict spirals out of control.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About Rookies Go to War
Rookies Go to War is a 1974 French-language comedy film directed by Claude Zidi. The cast is led by Gérard Rinaldi, Jean Sarrus, Gérard Filipelli. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Rookies Go to War was produced by Films 7, F.C.F., and Les Films Christian Fechner and made in France and Italy. It was released on November 11, 1974.
- Director
- Claude Zidi
- Writers
- Jean Bouchaud, Jean-Paul Farré, Claude Zidi
- Release date
- November 11, 1974
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Films 7, F.C.F., Les Films Christian Fechner
Rookies Go to War cast & crew
Rookies Go to War was directed by Claude Zidi and written by Jean Bouchaud, Jean-Paul Farré, and Claude Zidi.
The cast features Gérard Rinaldi as Gérard, Jean Sarrus as Jean, Gérard Filipelli as Phil, Jean-Guy Fechner as Jean-Guy, Jacques Seiler as Sergent Bellec, and Marisa Merlini as Paulette Brugnon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Plot, cinematography is by Paul Bonis, and it was produced by Christian Fechner.
Is Rookies Go to War worth watching?
Rookies Go to War holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 83 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Rookies Go to War is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Rookies Go to War
Gérard Rinaldi
Gérard
Jean Sarrus
Jean
Gérard Filipelli
Phil
Jean-Guy Fechner
Jean-Guy
Jacques Seiler
Sergent Bellec
Marisa Merlini
Paulette Brugnon
Heidy Bohlen
La psychologue
Paolo Stoppa
Le Colonel
Myriam Boyer
Philippine Brugnon
Brigitte Stein
Pierre Gualdi
Le maire
Alain Peysson
Le fiancé
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Rookies Go to War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rookies Go to War in United States?
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▸What language is Rookies Go to War in?
Rookies Go to War is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rookies Go to War?
Rookies Go to War runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Rookies Go to War rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 83 ratings.
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