The 317th Platoon
Original title: La 317ème Section
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Pierre Schoendoerffer
- Writer
- Pierre Schoendoerffer
- Producers
- Benito Perojo, Georges de Beauregard
- Production
- Rome-Paris Films, Producciones Benito Perojo
Frequently asked questions
What is The 317th Platoon rated?
The 317th Platoon has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 85 votes.
Who directed The 317th Platoon?
The 317th Platoon was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
When was The 317th Platoon released?
The 317th Platoon was released in 1965.
