Normandy - Neman
Originally released in 1960. Normandy - Neman is a drama/war film. directed by Jean Dréville. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Pierre Trabaud, Giani Esposito, and Gérard Buhr
Synopsis
A certain number of French fighter pilots who will not accept the Second Armistice at Compiègne nor Vichy's orders decide to join the USSR. Once they have reached Moscow they resume training and form a squadron they call "Normandie". Reinforced in 1944, the squadron wins many victories. Following the acts of valor displayed by its pilots during the Battle of the Nieman River, it becomes the "Normandie-Niemen" squadron for the rest of times...
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Directors
Top Cast
Pierre Trabaud
as Le lieutenant Chardon
Giani Esposito
as Lemaître
Gérard Buhr
as Le capitaine de Liron
Vladimir Gusev
as Le lieutenant Zykov
Nikolai Rybnikov
as Le capitaine Tarasenko
Gennadiy Yukhtin
as Tekhnik
Yuri Medvedev
as Le sergent Ivanov
Georges Rivière
as Le lieutenant Benoît
Marc Cassot
as Le commandant Marcellin
Vitali Doronin
as Le général Komarov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Franco London Films
- Les Films Alkam
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Normandy - Neman about?
A certain number of French fighter pilots who will not accept the Second Armistice at Compiègne nor Vichy's orders decide to join the USSR. Once they have reached Moscow they resume training and f...
Who directed Normandy - Neman?
Normandy - Neman was directed by Jean Dréville.
How long is Normandy - Neman?
Normandy - Neman has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Normandy - Neman released?
Normandy - Neman was released on February 24, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Normandy - Neman?
The main cast of Normandy - Neman includes Pierre Trabaud, Giani Esposito, Gérard Buhr, Vladimir Gusev, Nikolai Rybnikov.