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The Brigade

This film explores the experiences of some of the members of an anti-Nazi resistance group in France composed mostly of Polish immigrants, known as "La Brigade." Many of them also fought for the leftist cause during the Spanish Civil War, and for them the resistance is simply a continuation of their prior activities. After the war, some of them continue to have a "resistance" mind-set. One of the stories concerns a love relationship between a Polish boy and a French girl who are thrown together because of their war efforts. After the war, they get together and reminisce.

Top Cast

  • Brigitte Fossey

    Brigitte Fossey

    Katia

  • Edward Wojtaszek

    Edward Wojtaszek

    Edouard

  • Jean Bouise

    Jean Bouise

    Charles

  • Marcel Cuvelier

    Marcel Cuvelier

    Lawyer Arnaud

  • Piotr Szymanowski

    Piotr Szymanowski

    Jan

  • Andrzej Siedlecki

    Andrzej Siedlecki

    Stasek

  • Hélène Vanura

    Hélène Vanura

    Marie

  • Jacques Zanetti

    Jacques Zanetti

    Aldo

  • André Thorent

    André Thorent

    Advocate General Drussaens

Overview

This film explores the experiences of some of the members of an anti-Nazi resistance group in France composed mostly of Polish immigrants, known as "La Brigade." Many of them also fought for the leftist cause during the Spanish Civil War, and for them the resistance is simply a continuation of their prior activities. After the war, some of them continue to have a "resistance" mind-set. One of the stories concerns a love relationship between a Polish boy and a French girl who are thrown together because of their war efforts. After the war, they get together and reminisce.

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