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War of the Buttons (1962)

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For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, has an idea which will give his side the advantage: next time, he and his brave soldiers will go in battle without their clothes...

Cast & Crew

Director
Yves Robert
  • Profile picture of Jacques Dufilho
    L'Aztec's father Jacques Dufilho
  • Profile picture of Michel Galabru
    Bacaillé's father Michel Galabru
  • Profile picture of Michèle Méritz
    L'Aztec's mother Michèle Méritz
  • Profile picture of Jean Richard
    Lebrac's father Jean Richard
  • Profile picture of Pierre Tchernia
    Bédouin, rural warden Pierre Tchernia
  • Profile picture of Pierre Trabaud
    Teacher at Longeverne Pierre Trabaud
  • Profile picture of Claude Confortès
    Nestor, postman Claude Confortès
  • Profile picture of Paul Crauchet
    Touegueule Paul Crauchet

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • parent child relationship
  • fight
  • tradition
  • village
  • gang
  • boys