Line of Demarcation
Originally released in 1966. Line of Demarcation is a drama/war film. directed by Claude Chabrol. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jean Seberg, Maurice Ronet, and Daniel Gélin
Synopsis
It is based on upon the memoir Mémoires d'un agent secret de la France libre et La Ligne de démarcation by Gilbert Renault under his pseudonym Colonel Rémy. A small village in the Jura is split by the river Loue which creates the line of demarcation between Nazi occupied France and freedom. A French officer, Pierre, is released by the Nazi soldiers to find his chateau converted into a German command centre. Whilst he is obliged to co-operate with the enemy, his wife Mary supports the resistance movement and is willing to risk her life for it. The Nazis step up their activity against the resistance, insisting that any who attempt to cross the line of demarcation will be shot. When his wife is arrested, Pierre decides to switch his allegiance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (33 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Seberg
as Mary de Damville
Maurice Ronet
as Pierre, comte de Damville
Daniel Gélin
as Doctor Jacques Lafaye
Reinhard Kolldehoff
as le Major von Pritsch
Mario David
as Urbain
Jean Yanne
as M. Tricot
Jacques Perrin
as Michel
Claude Léveillée
as Duncan Presgrave
Stéphane Audran
as La femme du Dr. Lafaye / Wife
Jean-Louis Maury
as Gestapo Agent
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Georges de Beauregard
- Rome-Paris Films
- SNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Line of Demarcation about?
It is based on upon the memoir Mémoires d'un agent secret de la France libre et La Ligne de démarcation by Gilbert Renault under his pseudonym Colonel Rémy. A small village in the Jura is split ...
Who directed Line of Demarcation?
Line of Demarcation was directed by Claude Chabrol.
How long is Line of Demarcation?
Line of Demarcation has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Line of Demarcation released?
Line of Demarcation was released on May 25, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Line of Demarcation?
The main cast of Line of Demarcation includes Jean Seberg, Maurice Ronet, Daniel Gélin, Reinhard Kolldehoff, Mario David.