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Comrades (1970): Cast

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Comrades is a 1970 drama directed by Marin Karmitz, starring Jean-Paul Giquel as Yan, Juliet Berto and Christian Bouillette. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Comrades (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Marin Karmitz
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Comrades About?

The premise of Comrades without spoilers.

Yan, 22, is searching for direction— a satisfying job and a purpose. In his hometown of Saint‑Nazaire he drifts, mirroring his unambitious father, while his fiancée Juliette clings to middle‑class ambitions and a comfortable marriage. Disillusioned, Yan relocates to Paris, takes a position on the assembly line at Renault’s Billancourt plant, and, outraged by the harsh working conditions, joins his coworkers in left‑wing activism.

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Cast & crew

Comrades Cast & Characters

Jean-Paul Giquel leads the cast as Yan, with Juliet Berto as Juliette and Christian Bouillette. Directed by Marin Karmitz; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Marin Karmitz

More films directed by Marin Karmitz: Seven Days Somewhere Else, Comédie and Adolescence.

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Comrades Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Kamerater” and “热血工潮”.

Also known as
  • Kamerater
  • 热血工潮

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Comrades FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Comrades, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Comrades?

Comrades runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Comrades released?

Comrades was released on April 19, 1970.

Who directed Comrades?

Comrades was directed by Marin Karmitz.

More films by Marin Karmitz

Who is in the cast of Comrades?

Comrades stars Jean-Paul Giquel as Yan, Juliet Berto as Juliette and Christian Bouillette, among 11 credited actors.

Does Comrades have a post-credit scene?

No. Comrades has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Comrades in?

The original language of Comrades is French.

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