

The Story of a Three-Day Pass
1968, French. Directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Turner, a black American soldier, is given three days leave in Paris. Not knowing what to do with himself, he goes to a nightclub where he meets a French girl named Miriam. Their romance blossoms, but their love affair is darkened by Turner's impending departure and the specter of racial prejudice.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 8 July 1968
- Original title
- La permission
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Melvin Van Peebles
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How long is The Story of a Three-Day Pass?
The Story of a Three-Day Pass runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is The Story of a Three-Day Pass on?
The Story of a Three-Day Pass isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of a Three-Day Pass?
If you liked The Story of a Three-Day Pass, try Two English Girls, Dangerous Liaisons, Mélo.
Who directed The Story of a Three-Day Pass?
The Story of a Three-Day Pass (1968) was directed by Melvin Van Peebles and stars Harry Baird, Nicole Berger, Pierre Doris.