Les 3 tambours (1946) Directed by Maurice de Canonge
Drama
aka: Trois tambours, Les
Film Synopsis
It is July 1792, and the French Revolution is well under way. Armand-Pierre,
a 12-year-old school boy, and his friends, Jean and André, are caught
up in the excitement of the moment. They join in the singing of the
Marseillaise when they catch sight of the revolutionary army heading for
Paris. François Ducoureau, a bright young lawyer, has made up
his mind to enlist in the army, and Armand-Pierre and his two friends are
quick to follow his example, against their parents' wishes. The friends'
fate is decided at the bloody battle of Valmy in September 1792. This
is to be a historical battle, the first great military victory of the Revolution.
But Armand-Pierre will not live to savour this victory. He is to die
a hero's death on the battlefield, but through his brave sacrifice his company
will be saved. Ever since, the little drummer boy's drumsticks have
been heard by all those who fight and die in the name of freedom...
Script: Henry Dupuis-Mazuel, René Jeanne, Pierre Mariel
Cast: Raymond Aimos,
Jean Bara,
Jacques Brécourt,
Yvonne Broussard,
André Carnège,
Jacques Grétillat,
Pierre Labry,
Pierre Magnier,
Louise Marquet,
Maurice Marsay,
Daniel Mendaille,
René Navarre,
Michel Retaux,
Suzanne Revonne,
Marcelle Samson,
Madeleine Soria,
Jean Yonnel
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 90 min; B&W
Aka: Trois tambours, Les
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