The Phoney War(2019)
Drôle de guerre
The Phoney War Synopsis
September 3rd, 1939. Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany, only two days after the Wehrmacht invades Poland. This day, the sad date when the fate of the world changed forever, the Phoney War began: eight months of uncertainty, preparations, evacuations and skirmishes.
The Phoney War (2019) is a history, documentary and war film directed by Cédric Gruat, released on August 27, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Éric Caravaca, Bertrand Chamerois, Jean-Marie Fonbonne and Laurent Lederer. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Cédric Gruat
- Writers:
- Cédric Gruat, Marc Silvera
- Producers:
- Marc Silvera
- Composer:
- Alice Guerlot Kourouklis
- Production:
- Ethan Productions, ARTE, ECPAD, Toute L'Histoire
- Status:
- Released
The Phoney War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Éric Caravaca
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Bertrand Chamerois
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Jean-Marie Fonbonne
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Laurent Lederer
Laurent Lederer
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Anna Flori-Lamour
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Céline Payen
Céline Payen
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Fernand Bignon
as Self - Photographer (archive footage)
- Jacqueline Bignon
Jacqueline Bignon
as Self - Bignon's Daughter (archive footage)
Maurice Gamelin
as Self - Army General (archive footage)
Édouard Daladier
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Joseph Goebbels
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Cédric Gruat, written by Cédric Gruat and Marc Silvera, produced by Marc Silvera.
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The Phoney War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Phoney War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Phoney War online?
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The Phoney War (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Orange VOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Phoney War?
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The main cast of The Phoney War (2019) includes Éric Caravaca, Bertrand Chamerois, Jean-Marie Fonbonne, Laurent Lederer and Anna Flori-Lamour. The film was directed by Cédric Gruat. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Phoney War released?
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The Phoney War was released on August 27, 2019 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Phoney War worth watching?
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The Phoney War (2019) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.