The Fighting Drummer
1952, French. Directed by Georges Combret.
The rivalry between Albert Gambier, head of the municipal brass band, and the jazz band, led by Jacques Hélian, provokes many comic adventures in this small provincial town. Everything will end in songs, thanks to the love uniting Jimmy, the band's composer, and Nicole, Gambier's daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 12 December 1952
- Original title
- Tambour battant
- Country
- France
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The Fighting Drummer runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Fighting Drummer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 December 1952. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Fighting Drummer?
The Fighting Drummer (1952) was directed by Georges Combret and stars Jimmy Gaillard, Sophie Leclair, Roland Armontel.