Overview
A group of refractory and pacifist Bretons is sent to Algeria. These beings confronted with the horrors of war gradually become killing machines. One of them did not accept it and deserted, taking with him an FLN prisoner who was to be executed the next day.
Director and cast
- René Vautier Director
- Philippe Léotard as Lieutenant Perrin
- Hamid Djellouli as Youssef
- Alexandre Arcady as Noël
- Jean-Michel Ribes as Priest
- Jacques Canselier as Coco
- Jean-Jacques Moreau as Jacques
- Michel Elias as Robert, teacher
- Philippe Brizard as La Marie
- Yves Branellec as Youenn
- Charles Trétout as Charles
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