The Cross of Lorraine (1943)

Cast

Complete credited cast:
	Jean-Pierre Aumont	...	Paul (as Jean Pierre Aumont)
	Gene Kelly	...	Victor
	Cedric Hardwicke	...	Father Sebastian (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
	Richard Whorf	...	François
	Joseph Calleia	...	Rodriguez
	Peter Lorre	...	Sgt. Berger
	Hume Cronyn	...	Duval
	William Roy	...	Louis (as Billy Roy)
	Tonio Selwart	...	Major Bruhl
	Jack Lambert	...	Jacques
	Wallace Ford	...	Pierre
	Donald Curtis	...	Marcel
	Jack Edwards Jr.	...	René
	Richard Ryen	...	Lieutenant Schmidt
	Frederick Giermann	...	Corporal Daxer

Storyline

With the onset of World War II, Frenchmen from all walks of life enlist in the army. The war is short-lived however as the Nazis quickly defeat them and Marshall Petain signs a peace agreement with the invaders. The troops surrender but rather that being repatriated to their homes as expected, they all find themselves in a military prison. Conditions are difficult with little food and poor medical conditions. The men resist as best they can and for some, like Paul, they are prepared to spend time in solitary confinement and be subjected to beatings if need be. For others, such as Duval, collaboration with their Nazi jailers is the route to an easier life. The men find solace in the company of Father Sebastian, a priest who was also in the army. He counsels them wisely and in the case of Paul, gives him strength to face the daily challenge of simply living. When Paul gets an opportunity however... Written by garykmcd  

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