The Sad Sack - 1950

Thanks to a bit of string-pulling by his aunt, Jean du Bois d'Ombelles, a young recruit who has blue blood in his veins, hopes to go through a nice and comfortable military service. Unfortunately he becomes Corporal Bourrache's pet aversion. Nevertheless, against all expectations, Jean ends up taking a liking for military life.

87min
1950
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.5/10

Cast

Francis Blanche profile pictureFrancis BlancheJean du Bois d'Ombelles
Pierre Bertin profile picturePierre BertinLe colonel
Thérèse Dorny profile pictureThérèse DornyMme Blandin d'Ombelles
Van Doude profile pictureVan DoudeLe caporal Bourrache
Serge Grave profile pictureSerge GraveTrimballe

About The Sad Sack

The Sad Sack Overview

Thanks to a bit of string-pulling by his aunt, Jean du Bois d'Ombelles, a young recruit who has blue blood in his veins, hopes to go through a nice and comfortable military service. Unfortunately he becomes Corporal Bourrache's pet aversion. Nevertheless, against all expectations, Jean ends up taking a liking for military life.

Runtime: 87min

Extra details

Original Title: Tire au flanc
Original Language: French
Directed By: Fernand Rivers
Production Companies
Les Films Fernand Rivers