Infantryman Jean Froissard is sentenced to two years in Biribi Military Prison in North Africa. He seems to get along, but as incompetence, corruption and sadism of his superiors (which include sexual abuse of the prison inmates) force him and others into rebellion. Court martial ensues ...
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Bruno Cremer
Le capitaine
Known for
Sorcerer
Under the Sand
Georges Géret
Craponi
Known for
Diary of a Chambermaid
Cop or Hood
Daniel Moosmann
Míkis Theodorakis
Also in
The Rehearsal
Dance Fight Love Die: With Mikis On the Road
Hassen Daldoul
Georges Darien
Pierre Vaneck
Ponchard
Known for
The Science of Sleep
Love Me No More
Georges Geret
Le caporal Craponi
Roland Dantigny
Michel Tureau
Jean Froissard
Known for
Let's Rob the Bank
Epic Tails
Georges Poujouly
Sick Soldier
Known for
Elevator to the Gallows
Forbidden Games
Philippe Ogouz
Acajou
Known for
Tintin and the Temple of the Sun
Scout Toujours
Daniel Moosmann Director · Georges Darien Author Roland Dantigny Cinematographer
First release June 2, 1971 · Produced in Tunisia, France · Production MOG
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Satpec
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MOG
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Tunisia · France
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French
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French
Release dates
France · June 2, 1971
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No release date listed for United States.
Germany
June 9, 1975 · TV premiere
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