Shock Troops (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1967, Shock Troops is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 110 minutes. “It starts with a surprise … and ends with a shock!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A French resistance group frees twelve captured soldiers from a German prison camp, but apparently there is an additional prisoner among them who is suspected of being an enemy spy.
Who’s in it. Shock Troops stars Charles Vanel as Passevin, Bruno Cremer as Cazal, Michel Piccoli as L'homme de trop and Jean-Claude Brialy as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Shock Troops has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shock Troops page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shock Troops tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shock Troops (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shock Troops change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shock Troops worth watching?
- Shock Troops holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shock Troops?
- Shock Troops stars Charles Vanel, Bruno Cremer, Michel Piccoli, Jean-Claude Brialy and Gérard Blain.
- When was Shock Troops released?
- Shock Troops was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.