Le Petit Soldat (1960)
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This controversial spy-romance tale by Jean-Luc Godard was banned from release in France for three years because it refers to the use of torture on both the French and Algerian sides during the Algerian struggle for independence. The story focuses on Bruno Forestier (Michel Subor), a young, disillusioned man who becomes involved in politics, yet in spite of the fact that he stands up to torture and commits murder because of this involvement, he does not have deep political beliefs. Also featured is his lover Veronica Dreyer (Anna Karina, then-wife of director Jean-Luc Godard appearing in her first film) as a motivating factor in Bruno's behavior. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Michel Subor, Anna Karina, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Le Petit Soldat
This controversial spy-romance tale by Jean-Luc Godard was banned from release in France for three years because it refers to the use of torture on both the French and Algerian sides during the Algerian struggle for independence. The story focuses on Bruno Forestier (Michel Subor), a young, disillusioned man who becomes involved in politics, yet in spite of the fact that he stands up to torture and commits murder because of this involvement, he does not have deep political beliefs. Also featured is his lover Veronica Dreyer (Anna Karina, then-wife of director Jean-Luc Godard appearing in her first film) as a motivating factor in Bruno's behavior. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 88 mins
Complete Cast of Le Petit Soldat
- Michel Subor - Bruno Forestier
- Henri-Jacques Huet - Jacques
- Laszlo Szabo - Laszlo
- Jean-Luc Godard - Bystander at Railway Station
- Anna Karina - Veronica Dreyer
- Paul Beauvais - Paul
- Gilbert Edard
- Georges de Beauregard - Activist Leader
- Director(s):
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Writer(s):
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Producer(s):
- Georges de Beauregard
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