The 317th Platoon - 1965

In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.

100min
1965
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.3/10

Cast

Jacques Perrin profile pictureJacques PerrinLe sous-lieutenant Torrens
Bruno Cremer profile pictureBruno CremerL'adjudant Willsdorf
Pierre Fabre profile picturePierre FabreLe sergent Roudier
Manuel Zarzo profile pictureManuel ZarzoLe caporal Perrin

About The 317th Platoon

The 317th Platoon Overview

In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.

Runtime: 100min

Extra details

Original Title: La 317ème Section
Original Language: French
Budget: $66,000.00
Revenue: $306,505.00
Production Companies
Rome Paris FilmsProducciones Benito Perojo