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The Liberation of Paris

French Resistance's documentary during the liberation of Paris in August 1944.

Top Cast

  • Charles de Gaulle

    Charles de Gaulle

    Self

  • Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque

    Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque

    Self

  • Pierre Koenig

    Pierre Koenig

    Self

  • Brigitte Servan Schreiber

    Brigitte Servan Schreiber

    Self

  • Pierre Blanchar

    Pierre Blanchar

    (voice)

Overview

French Resistance's documentary during the liberation of Paris in August 1944.

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