Army of Shadows
1969, French. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Betrayal. Loyalty. Collaboration. Resistance.
Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosphere of tension, paranoia and distrust.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Pierre MelvilleDirector
- Lino VenturaPhilippe Gerbier
- Paul MeurisseLuc Jardie
- Jean-Pierre CasselJean-François Jardie
- Simone SignoretMathilde
- Claude MannClaude Ullman / Le Masque
- Paul CrauchetFélix Lepercq
- Christian BarbierGuillaume Vermesch / Le Bison
- Alain DekokLegrain
- Alain LiboltPaul Dounat
- Jean-Marie RobainBaron de La Ferté-Talloires
- Albert MichelGendarme
- Georges SellierColonel Jarret du Plessis
Details
- Released
- 10 September 1969
- Original title
- L'Armée des ombres
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Box office
- $906K
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What Army of Shadows is based on
Army of Shadows is adapted from a novel.
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Army of Shadows: quick answers
Is Army of Shadows worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 790 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Army of Shadows?
Army of Shadows runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Army of Shadows have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Army of Shadows. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Army of Shadows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Army of Shadows is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Army of Shadows on?
Army of Shadows isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Army of Shadows?
If you liked Army of Shadows, try Night Train to Munich, Mr. Klein, Alone in Berlin.
Who directed Army of Shadows?
Army of Shadows (1969) was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and stars Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel.
What is Army of Shadows based on?
Army of Shadows is adapted from a novel.