Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Jacques Perrin
Le sous-lieutenant Torrens
Bruno Cremer
L'adjudant Willsdorf
Pierre Fabre
Le sergent Roudier
Manuel Zarzo
Le caporal Perrin
Boramy Tioulong
Le sergent supplétif Ba Kut
Saksi Sbong
Frequently Asked Questions
The 317th Platoon was released on March 31, 1965.
The runtime of The 317th Platoon is 1h 40m.
The 317th Platoon is a War, History, Drama movie.
The 317th Platoon has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
The 317th Platoon is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The 317th Platoon was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
The main cast of The 317th Platoon includes Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Fabre.
The 317th Platoon is originally in French.