War of The Buttons

– For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is n..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1962
Original Name:
La Guerre des boutons
War of the Buttons (1962) - Also known as La Guerre des boutons

For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, has an idea which will give his side the advantage: next time, he and his brave soldiers will go in battle without their clothes...

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Release Date:

18 Apr 1962

Language:

French

Director:

Yves Robert

Writer:

Louis Pergaud (novel), François Boyer (adaptation)

Main Actors:

Jacques Dufilho, Yvette Etiévant, Michel Galabru, Michèle Méritz

Plot:

The school boys of two villages in France are fighting. Their trophy are the buttons they will snatch from the enemy. This fight will bring those kids to everlasting friendship...eventually.

Awards:

1 win.

Production:

Comet Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10