Wooden Crosses(1932)
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Wooden Crosses Synopsis
The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.
Wooden Crosses (1932) is a drama and war film directed by Raymond Bernard, released on March 17, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Pierre Blanchar, Gabriel Gabrio, Charles Vanel and Antonin Artaud. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Raymond Bernard
- Writers:
- Roland Dorgelès, Raymond Bernard, André Lang
- Cinematographer:
- Jules Kruger
- Production:
- Pathé-Natan
- Status:
- Released
Wooden Crosses Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pierre Blanchar
as Adjudant Gilbert Demachy
Gabriel Gabrio
as Sulphart
Charles Vanel
as Caporal Breval
Antonin Artaud
as Soldat Vieublé
- Paul Azaïs
Paul Azaïs
as Soldat Broucke
René Bergeron
as Soldat Hamel
Raymond Cordy
as Soldat Vairon
Marcel Delaître
as Soldat Berthier
Jean Galland
as Capitaine Cruchet
Pierre Labry
as Soldat Bouffioux, le cuistot
Geo Laby
as Soldat Belin
- René Montis
René Montis
as Lieutenant Morache
Key crew
Directed by Raymond Bernard, written by Roland Dorgelès, Raymond Bernard and André Lang.
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Wooden Crosses Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 53 ratings.
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Wooden Crosses – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wooden Crosses online?
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Wooden Crosses (1932) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wooden Crosses?
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The main cast of Wooden Crosses (1932) includes Pierre Blanchar, Gabriel Gabrio, Charles Vanel, Antonin Artaud and Paul Azaïs. The film was directed by Raymond Bernard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wooden Crosses released?
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Wooden Crosses was released on March 17, 1932 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Wooden Crosses worth watching?
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Wooden Crosses (1932) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.