The Deserter(1939)
Le Déserteur
The Deserter Synopsis
During WW1, a train is stopped by a bombing, a young soldier takes advantage of the opportunity to go to his native village to connect with his love and his family. As WW2 began in the real world, this film was rereleased later in ‘39 under the revised title Je t'attendrai (I Will Wait for You).
The Deserter (1939) is a war, drama and romance film directed by Léonide Moguy, released on March 18, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Jean-Pierre Aumont, Corinne Luchaire, Édouard Delmont and Berthe Bovy. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Léonide Moguy
- Writers:
- Marcel Achard, Jacques Companéez, M. Deligne
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Lefebvre
- Production:
- Éclair-Journal
- Status:
- Released
The Deserter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as Paul Marchand
Corinne Luchaire
as Marie
Édouard Delmont
as Mr. Marchand
Berthe Bovy
as Mrs. Marchand
René Bergeron
as Auguste
Raymond Aimos
as Sergeant Lecoeur
Roger Legris
as Blaise, serveur
Roland Armontel
as Soldat (non crédité)
- Madeleine Corbal
Madeleine Corbal
as Serveuse (non créditée)
Georges Bever
as (non créditée)
Albert Broquin
as (non créditée)
Yves Deniaud
as (non créditée)
Key crew
Directed by Léonide Moguy, written by Marcel Achard, Jacques Companéez and M. Deligne.
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The Deserter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Deserter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Deserter online?
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The Deserter (1939) is available to stream on Gaumont Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Deserter?
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The main cast of The Deserter (1939) includes Jean-Pierre Aumont, Corinne Luchaire, Édouard Delmont, Berthe Bovy and René Bergeron. The film was directed by Léonide Moguy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Deserter released?
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The Deserter was released on March 18, 1939 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Deserter worth watching?
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The Deserter (1939) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.