

12 votes
1932
1h 25m
Based on the popular stage play by Georges Courteline. The film is set in 1885. It focuses on a group of troops, a mix of regulars and reservists, and their different responses to the daily military routines. A crisis emerges when a General pays a visit while two deserters are still absent.
Directed by Maurice Tourneur

Raimu
Captain Hurluret
Fernandel
Vanderague
Jean Gabin
Fricot
René Donnio
Laplote
Charles Camus
Adjutant Flick
Pierre Labry
PotironLucien Nat
Chief Sergeant Barnot
Pierre Ferval
Brigadier Vergisson
Henry Roussel
General
Georges Bever
La GuillaumettePaul Azaïs
Croquebol
Roland Armontel
Barchetti
Mady Berry
Madame Bijou, canteen ladyFrédéric Munié
Lieutenant MousseretLouis Cari
Quartermaster BernotKetty Pierson
Pork butcherJacqueline Brizard
LaundressPierre Athon
(uncredited)
Jacques Beauvais
Boss of the Beuglant (uncredited)
Julien Carette
Rider (uncredited)Status
Released
Release date
September 18, 1932
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
French