The Boy Soldier
Allons z'enfants
1981 · 1h 58m · Drama, War · France
In the 1930s a young fellow, Simon Chalumet, is sent to a military school by his overbearing father, an ex-soldier who has little sympathy for his son's more gentle temperament, or for his interest in films.
Directed by
Yves BoissetBased on the novel by
Yves Gibeau6.3Smart score
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