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For the 1934 film, see Shock Troop (film)
Shock Troops | |
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Directed by | Costa-Gavras |
Written by | Jean-Pierre Chabrol Costa-Gavras |
Produced by | Costa-Gavras |
Starring | Charles Vanel |
Cinematography | Jean Tournier |
Music by | Michel Magne |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Countries | France Italy |
Language | French |
Shock Troops (French: Un homme de trop) is a 1967 French-Italian action drama film directed by Costa-Gavras. It was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival.[1] Film producer Harry Saltzman has a "presented by" credit.[2]
Set in central France, the film follows a group of French resistance fighters who mount attacks on occupying German forces during World War II. They break into a prison and release some prisoners facing imminent execution, but suspect there may be an informer amongst them. As their campaign continues, they have to decide his fate.