The 317th Platoon(1965)
La 317ème Section
The 317th Platoon Synopsis
In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.
The 317th Platoon (1965) is a war, history and drama film directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer, released on March 31, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Fabre and Manuel Zarzo. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Schoendoerffer
- Writers:
- Pierre Schoendoerffer, Pierre Schoendoerffer
- Producers:
- Georges de Beauregard, Benito Perojo
- Cinematographer:
- Raoul Coutard
- Composer:
- Gregorio García Segura
- Production:
- Rome-Paris Films, Producciones Benito Perojo
- Budget:
- $66,000
- Revenue:
- $306,505
- Status:
- Released
The 317th Platoon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Perrin
as Le sous-lieutenant Torrens
Bruno Cremer
as L'adjudant Willsdorf
Pierre Fabre
as Le sergent Roudier
Manuel Zarzo
as Le caporal Perrin
Boramy Tioulong
as Le sergent supplétif Ba Kut
Saksi Sbong
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer, written by Pierre Schoendoerffer and Pierre Schoendoerffer, produced by Georges de Beauregard and Benito Perojo.
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The 317th Platoon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 85 ratings.
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The 317th Platoon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The 317th Platoon online?
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The 317th Platoon (1965) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The 317th Platoon?
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The main cast of The 317th Platoon (1965) includes Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Fabre, Manuel Zarzo and Boramy Tioulong. The film was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The 317th Platoon released?
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The 317th Platoon was released on March 31, 1965 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The 317th Platoon worth watching?
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The 317th Platoon (1965) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.