A Salute to France(1944)
A Salute to France Synopsis
Commissioned to prepare Allied troops for the liberation of Europe, the film uses a blend of staged narratives and historical footage to promote solidarity and dispel the myth that France was a nation of willing collaborators.
A Salute to France (1944) is a documentary film directed by Garson Kanin, released on January 2, 1944 with a runtime of 34m. It stars Claude Dauphin, Burgess Meredith, Philip Bourneuf and Charles de Gaulle. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Garson Kanin
- Writers:
- Burgess Meredith, Jean Renoir, Philip Dunne
- Producers:
- Helen van Dongen
- Production:
- United States War Department
- Status:
- Released
A Salute to France Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claude Dauphin
as Jacques Bonhomme
Burgess Meredith
as Joe - the American Soldier
Philip Bourneuf
as Tommy - the British soldier
Charles de Gaulle
as Self (archive footage)
Woodrow Wilson
as Self (archive footage)
Francisco Franco
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Garson Kanin, written by Burgess Meredith, Jean Renoir and Philip Dunne, produced by Helen van Dongen.
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A Salute to France Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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A Salute to France – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Salute to France?
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The main cast of A Salute to France (1944) includes Claude Dauphin, Burgess Meredith, Philip Bourneuf, Charles de Gaulle and Woodrow Wilson. The film was directed by Garson Kanin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Salute to France released?
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A Salute to France was released on January 2, 1944 and runs for 34m.
Is A Salute to France worth watching?
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A Salute to France (1944) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.