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Lacombe, Lucien (1974)

Original title: Lacombe Lucien

1974-01-30 · 2h 18m · FR
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A KNOCK OUT. A MAJOR WORK. MALLE SUCCEEDS TRIUMPHANTLY.

In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo. Lucien grows to enjoy the power that comes with his position, but his life is complicated when he falls for France Horn, a beautiful young Jewish woman.

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Louis MalleDirector, WriterPatrick ModianoWriter

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Pierre BlaisePierre BlaiseLucien LacombeAurore ClémentAurore ClémentFrance HornHolger LöwenadlerHolger LöwenadlerAlbert HornTherese GiehseTherese GiehseLa Grand-mèreStéphane BouyStéphane BouyJean-BernardLoumi IacobescoLoumi IacobescoBetty BeaulieuRené BoulocRené BoulocFaureJean RougerieJean RougerieToninPierre DecazesPierre DecazesAubertJacqueline StaupJacqueline StaupMelle ChauvelotCécile RicardCécile RicardMarieAve NinchiAve NinchiMme Georges

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War crimesChildren in wartimeFrench gestapoMaquis

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Genre affinityDrama · War · RomanceTheme affinityWar Crimes · Children In Wartime · French GestapoMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWar · Romance · War Crimes

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In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo. Lucien grows to enjoy the power that comes with his position, but his life is complicated when he falls for France Horn, a beautiful young Jewish woman.

How long is Lacombe, Lucien?

Lacombe, Lucien has a runtime of 138 minutes.

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