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Bells Without Joy (1962)

★ 4.8/10 100 min Drama, War France, Italy French
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Description

In November 1942, American troops landed in Tunisia. German paratroopers were immediately launched and occupied Tunis. A French squadron of chasseurs d'Afrique was sent to Medjez-el Bab with the mission of occupying the bridge over the Medjerda. But the captain is mute and the cavalrymen don't know whether the operation is being prepared against the Germans or the Allies. The first hypothesis inflames Maréchal des Logis Bourgeon and his friend Maurice, who have not forgotten the defeat of '40. In the village, Maurice meets up with his friend Léa, a refugee, and discovers with fury that she is Jewish, because he doesn't like Jews any more than he likes English or Germans! The hunters set up camp on the bridge. Soon, a German column appears and demands passage. The captain refuses, awaiting orders from Vichy. But in Tunis, confusion reigns. Finally, the captain himself takes the initiative to oppose the passage of the German troops...

Top Cast

Dany Carrel
Dany Carrel Léa
Raymond Pellegrin
Raymond Pellegrin Charles Bourgeon
Roger Hanin
Roger Hanin Maurice
Paul Meurisse
Paul Meurisse Captain of Lambérieux
Georges Wilson
Georges Wilson Léa's father
Roger Dumas
Roger Dumas Adolphe Charlier, aka 'le môme'
Nane Germon
Nane Germon Léa's mother
Louis Seigner
Louis Seigner Colonel of the Fourth R.C.A.

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