The Cross of Lorraine (1943)

Name: The Cross of Lorraine
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1943
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Jean-Pierre Aumont, Gene Kelly, Cedric Hardwicke, Peter Lorre, Hume Cronyn

1h 30m United States of America

War Drama

Plot

Amid the chaos of World War II, French soldiers, portrayed by Jean-Pierre Aumont and Gene Kelly, find themselves deceived by the Nazis and ultimately captured. Their journey takes a dark turn as they are forced into a brutal prison camp, where despair and brutality reign. The story explores themes of resilience and camaraderie as the soldiers navigate the harsh realities of captivity, forging bonds while enduring the relentless cruelty of their captors. With their hope of freedom hanging by a thread, they embody the spirit of resistance against overwhelming odds.

Cast

Jean-Pierre Aumont Gene Kelly Cedric Hardwicke Peter Lorre Hume Cronyn Richard Whorf Joseph Calleia Wallace Ford Richard Ryen Jack Lambert William Royle John Abbott