The Battle of the Rails(1946)
La Bataille du rail
The Battle of the Rails Synopsis
During the Second World War, many French railway workers participated in the resistance. Daily acts of sabotage, spectacular derailments: the railway network took many actions against Nazi occupation. Stationmanager Camargue and his deputy, Athos, risk their lives in managing the network in their sector.
The Battle of the Rails (1946) is a drama and war film directed by René Clément, released on February 27, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Charles Boyer, Jean Clarieux, Jean Daurand and François Joux. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- René Clément
- Writers:
- Colette Audry, René Clément, Colette Audry
- Producers:
- Pierre Lévy-Corti
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Alekan
- Composer:
- Yves Baudrier
- Production:
- Coopérative Générale du Cinéma Français
- Status:
- Released
The Battle of the Rails Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Boyer
as Narrator (voice)
Jean Clarieux
as Lampin
Jean Daurand
as Cheminot
François Joux
as Cheminot
Tony Laurent
as Camargue
Robert Le Ray
as Chef de gare
- Léon Pauléon
Léon Pauléon
as Chef de gare St-André
Michel Salina
as Allemand
Fernand Rauzéna
as Cheminot
- Jacques Desagneaux
Jacques Desagneaux
as Athos (as Desagneaux)
- Pierre Latour
Pierre Latour
- Pierre Lozach
Pierre Lozach
Key crew
Directed by René Clément, written by Colette Audry, René Clément and Colette Audry, produced by Pierre Lévy-Corti.
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The Battle of the Rails Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Battle of the Rails – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Battle of the Rails online?
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The Battle of the Rails (1946) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Battle of the Rails?
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The main cast of The Battle of the Rails (1946) includes Charles Boyer, Jean Clarieux, Jean Daurand, François Joux and Tony Laurent. The film was directed by René Clément. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Battle of the Rails released?
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The Battle of the Rails was released on February 27, 1946 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Battle of the Rails worth watching?
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The Battle of the Rails (1946) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 48 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.