Aventure Malgache(1944)
Aventure Malgache Synopsis
Backstage before a performance, a French actor recalls his time in Madagascar during World War II, when he secretly ran a Resistance radio station under the watch of a collaborationist police chief. His story unfolds in flashback, revealing espionage, deception, and divided loyalties within the French ranks. Made for Britain’s Ministry of Information, this 1944 French-language propaganda short satirizes Vichy opportunism and wartime hypocrisy, and was shelved for decades before its release in 1993.
Aventure Malgache (1944) is a war and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released on January 1, 1944 with a runtime of 31m. It stars Paul Bonifas, Paul Clarus, Jean Dattas and Andre Frere. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers:
- Jules Francois Clermont, Angus MacPhail
- Cinematographer:
- Günther Krampf
- Composer:
- Benjamin Frankel
- Production:
- Phoenix, Ministry of Information
- Status:
- Released
Aventure Malgache (1944) Trailer
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Aventure Malgache Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Bonifas
as Michel
- Paul Clarus
Paul Clarus
as Paul Clarus
- Jean Dattas
Jean Dattas
as Man behind Michel
- Andre Frere
Andre Frere
as Pierre
- Guy Le Feuvre
Guy Le Feuvre
as General
- Paulette Preney
Paulette Preney
as Yvonne
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Jules Francois Clermont and Angus MacPhail.
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Aventure Malgache Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 61 ratings.
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Aventure Malgache – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Aventure Malgache?
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The main cast of Aventure Malgache (1944) includes Paul Bonifas, Paul Clarus, Jean Dattas, Andre Frere and Guy Le Feuvre. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Aventure Malgache released?
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Aventure Malgache was released on January 1, 1944 and runs for 31m.
Is Aventure Malgache worth watching?
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Aventure Malgache (1944) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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