Dien Bien Phu
1992, French. Directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
Vietnam, 1954. An American reporter finds himself in the middle of the battle of Điện Biên Phủ, between the French army and the Vietminh.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Pierre SchoendoerfferDirector
- Donald PleasenceHoward Simpson
- Patrick CatalifoCaptain Jégu de Kerveguen
- Jean-François BalmerAFP Employee
- Ludmila MikaëlBéatrice Vergnes
- François NégretCorporal
- Maxime LerouxArtillery Lieutenant
- Raoul BillereyFather Bambourger
- Thế AnhOng Cop, M. Tigre
- Christopher BuchholzCaptain Morvan
- Patrick ChauvelLieutenant Duroc, DC3 Pilot
- Eric DoLieutenant Ki
- Igor HosseinPhotograph
Details
- Released
- 4 March 1992
- Original title
- Diên Biên Phu
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Pierre Schoendoerffer
- Budget
- $30M
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Dien Bien Phu: quick answers
Is Dien Bien Phu worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dien Bien Phu?
Dien Bien Phu runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Dien Bien Phu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dien Bien Phu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dien Bien Phu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Dien Bien Phu yet.
Which OTT platform is Dien Bien Phu on?
Dien Bien Phu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 March 1992. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dien Bien Phu?
If you liked Dien Bien Phu, try To the Ends of the World, Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, Jacknife.
Who directed Dien Bien Phu?
Dien Bien Phu (1992) was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer and stars Donald Pleasence, Patrick Catalifo, Jean-François Balmer.