The Battle of the Rails (1946)
A dramatized account of the French Resistance, this wartime film depicts how railway workers sabotaged German trains to disrupt troop movements and supply lines during the Nazi occupation. Blending documentary realism with fiction, it pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of ordinary workers who became central to the fight for liberation.
Director: René Clément
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: February 27, 1946
Cast
- Charles Boyer - Narrator (voice)
- Jean Clarieux - Lampin
- Jean Daurand - Cheminot
- François Joux - Cheminot
- Tony Laurent - Camargue
- Robert Le Ray - Chef de gare
- Léon Pauléon - Chef de gare St-André
- Michel Salina - Allemand
- Fernand Rauzéna - Cheminot
- Jacques Desagneaux - Athos (as Desagneaux)
Screenplay
- Colette Audry
- Colette Audry (Dialogue)
- René Clément (Screenplay)
Music: Yves Baudrier
Cinematography: Henri Alekan
Editing: Jacques Desagneaux
Production: Coopérative Générale du Cinéma Français
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, french resistance, train, railroad
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Battle of the Rails about?
- A dramatized account of the French Resistance, this wartime film depicts how railway workers sabotaged German trains to disrupt troop movements and supply lines during the Nazi occupation. Blending documentary realism with fiction, it pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of ordinary workers who became central to the fight for liberation.
- Who directed The Battle of the Rails?
- The Battle of the Rails was directed by René Clément.
- Who stars in The Battle of the Rails?
- The Battle of the Rails stars Charles Boyer, Jean Clarieux, Jean Daurand, François Joux, Tony Laurent, Robert Le Ray.
- How long is The Battle of the Rails?
- The Battle of the Rails has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Battle of the Rails?
- The Battle of the Rails is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Battle of the Rails produced?
- The Battle of the Rails was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Battle of the Rails?
- The themes of The Battle of the Rails include: The Horror of War and Humanity.