War of the Buttons
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📖 Synopsis
For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, has an idea which will give his side the advantage: next time, he and his brave soldiers will go in battle without their clothes...
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director
- Yves Robert
- Original Language
- FR
🎭 Cast
Jacques DufilhoL'Aztec's father
Yvette EtiévantLebrac's mother
Michel GalabruBacaillé's father
Michèle MéritzL'Aztec's mother
Jean RichardLebrac's father
Pierre TcherniaBédouin, rural warden
Pierre TrabaudTeacher at Longeverne
Claude ConfortèsNestor, postman
Paul CrauchetTouegueule
Henri LabussièreCountryman🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is War of the Buttons about?
- For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, has an idea which will give his side the advantage: next time, he and his brave soldiers will go in battle without their clothes...
- Who directed War of the Buttons?
- War of the Buttons was directed by Yves Robert.
- When was War of the Buttons released?
- War of the Buttons was released on April 18, 1962.
- How long is War of the Buttons?
- War of the Buttons has a runtime of 1h 30m.
- Where can I track War of the Buttons?
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