Tire au flanc (1933)
Directed by Henry Wulschleger

Comedy
aka: The Sad Sack

Film Synopsis

A young man from a rich family hopes that, through his aunt's string-pulling, he will have a peaceful time as he does his military service.  But he has barely set foot in his barracks before he becomes the pet hate of his colonel.  Despite his problems, he soon finds that life in the army is not as bad it seems...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Henry Wulschleger
  • Script: André Mouézy-Éon (play), André Sylvane (story)
  • Cinematographer: Jean Bachelet
  • Music: Vincent Scotto
  • Cast: Bach, Félix Oudart, Sim Viva, Simone Simon, Pierre Feuillère, Fernand René, Monique Bert, Jean Dunot, Colette Jove, René Lacourt, Germaine Lix, Paul Velsa
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 103 min
  • Aka: The Sad Sack

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