Les Milles

– In the beginning of the Second World War, Germans, Austrians and persons without nationality living ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
1995
Les Milles (1995)

In the beginning of the Second World War, Germans, Austrians and persons without nationality living in France are sent to the concentration camp of Les Milles by France government. Commander Charles Perrochon is the responsible for this camp and he promises to the leaders of the prisoners to protect them from the Nazis. When France is invaded by the Germans, Commander Perronchon will disobey orders and his superiors trying to save these men. He gets a train, a ship and money from USA to send about eight hundred of these prisoners to the safety of Casablanca, in Marrocos.

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Release Date:

23 Aug 1995

Language:

French

Director:

Sébastien Grall

Writer:

Sébastien Grall (screenplay), Sébastien Grall (story), Jean-Claude Grumberg (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Jean-Pierre Marielle, Ticky Holgado, Rüdiger Vogler, Philippe Noiret

Plot:

A World War II drama where people, many of whom opposed to Nazism, get on board a train from France that could lead them to freedom.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10