Casabianca

Casabianca

1951 · 69 min · ★ 5.8 · War, Drama

In November of 1942, the French submarine, the "Casabianca,", escapes from German-held Toulon, and, upon joining the Free French forces at Algiers, is sent on a secret mission to Corsica to take two secret-service agents to make contact with the underground there. The agents contact the Marquis resistance forces, and learn they are ready to revolt but lack the needed arms and ammunition. The submarine is sent back to Corscia with the necessary weapons for the resistance-fighters, and also returns with trained troops to assist the resistance forces in attacking the Germans.

Directed by Georges Péclet · Written by Georges Péclet

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Pierre Dudan Sgt. Tony Luccioni
Gérard Landry Lt. Delac
Jean Vilmont Chief Engineer Marac
Alain Terrane 'Mistral', tall sailor
Jean Vilar Submarine Commandant Jean L'Herminier
Paulette Andrieux Maria
Michel Vadet Captain Le Gallec
Alan Adair Lt. Dudley
Paul Mesnier Admiral
Georges Péclet
Johnny Marchand Landau
Louis Marnay

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