Reunion in France (1942): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Reunion in France is a 1942 war drama directed by Jules Dassin, starring Joan Crawford as Michele de la Becque, Arthur Space and Eddie Hall. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Reunion in France About?
The premise of Reunion in France without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In German‑occupied Paris, Frenchwoman Michele de la Becque, an outspoken opponent of the Nazis, becomes involved in the underground resistance. When an American bomber is shot down, she hides the pilot, Pat Talbot, and risks everything to smuggle him out of France, despite the constant threat of Gestapo raids.
Reunion in France Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- american in europe
- wartime romance
- france
- wayne and crawford
- escape by airplane
- wartime espionage
- wartime blackout
- aerial bombing
- car chase
- collaboration
- reference to concentration camp
- automobile designer
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- hollywood melodrama
- marriage engagement
- german officer
- gestapo agent
- gunshot victim
- flirting
- infatuation
- downed pilot
- royal air force pilot
- enemy sabotage
- train station
- prologue
- diversion
- resistance movement
- children
- industrial sabotage
- mistaken impression
- fontainebleau france
- false accusation
- soe special operations executive
- gruppenfuhrer
- resistance leader
- career woman
- fashion industry
- industrial designer
- automotive company
- high society
- parisian life
- behind enemy lines
- war propaganda
- concierge
- gendarme
- air raid siren
- air raid shelter
- prefect of police
- newsreel footage
- nightclub
- british intelligence agents
Reunion in France Cast & Characters
Joan Crawford leads the cast as Michele de la Becque, with Arthur Space as Henker - German Officer (uncredited) and Eddie Hall as German Officer Dancing in the Nightclub (uncredited). Directed by Jules Dassin; 101 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jules Dassin
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Joan Crawford as Michele de la Becque - Arthur Space as Henker - German Officer (uncredited)
- Eddie Hall as German Officer Dancing in the Nightclub (uncredited)
- Bert Hicks as German (uncredited)
Also Starring in Reunion in France
· 97 more- Lisl Valetti German Customer (uncredited)
- John Wayne Pat Talbot
- Philip Dorn Robert Cortot
- Albert Bassermann Hugo Schroeder
- John Carradine Ulrich Windler
- Adolf Hitler Themselves
- Reginald Owen Schultz
- Moroni Olsen Paul Grebeau
- Edith Evanson Genevieve
- Ava Gardner
- Tommy Lee Japanese Man (uncredited)
- John Considine Little Boy (uncredited)
- Morris Ankrum Martin
- John George Citizen (uncredited)
- Philip Van Zandt Customer (uncredited)
- Ernst Deutsch Captain
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- Harry Semels R.R. Mechanic (uncredited)
- Henry Kolker General Bartholomew (uncredited)
- Barbara Bedford Mme. Vigouroux (uncredited)
- Stuart Hall RAF Pilot (uncredited)
- Charles Arnt Honoré
- Paul Kruger Soldier (uncredited)
- Oliver Blake Hypolite (uncredited)
- Joe Gilbert Citizen (uncredited)
- Michael Visaroff Vigouroux (uncredited)
- Robert R. Stephenson Emile (uncredited)
- Louis Mercier Conductor (uncredited)
- Jean Del Val Porter (uncredited)
- William Edmunds Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
- Jody Gilbert Brunhilde - Stout Customer (uncredited)
- Henry Daniell Emile Fleuron
- Angelo Rossitto Citizen in Bomb Shelter (uncredited)
- Howard Da Silva Anton Stregel
- Peter Leeds Boy (uncredited)
- Crane Whitley Officer (uncredited)
- Joseph E. Bernard R.R. Mechanic (uncredited)
- Henry Rowland Sentry (uncredited)
- Gayne Whitman Maitre d'hotel (uncredited)
- Ann Codee Rosalie (uncredited)
- Peter Whitney Soldier
- Wilhelm von Brincken Major (uncredited)
- J. Edward Bromberg Durand
- Greta Meyer Customer (uncredited)
- James Craven Officer (uncredited)
- Arno Frey Guide (uncredited)
- Otto Reichow Soldier (uncredited)
- Lester Sharpe Warden (uncredited)
- David Clarke Soldier (uncredited)
- Natalie Schafer Frau Amy Schröder (uncredited)
- George Calliga Mons. Bertheil (uncredited)
- Kay Deslys Wife (uncredited)
- Eddie Lee Japanese Man (uncredited)
- Joel Friedkin Frenchman (uncredited)
- Ludwig Donath Desk Clerk in Hotel (uncredited)
- Paul Weigel Old Man (uncredited)
- Jacqueline White Danielle (uncredited)
- José Portugal Citizen (uncredited)
- Sheldon Jett Tourist (uncredited)
- Hans von Morhart Officer (uncredited)
- Adolph Milar Gestapo Agent (uncredited)
- Hans Fuerberg Soldier (uncredited)
- Guy D'Ennery Station Master (uncredited)
- Hermine Sterler Woman (uncredited)
- Adolf E. Licho Hawker (uncredited)
- Claudia Drake Girl (uncredited)
- Odette Myrtil Madame Montanot
- Felix Basch Pawnbroker (uncredited)
- Fred Farrell Porter (uncredited)
- Sandra Morgan Mme. Berthil (uncredited)
- Martha Bamattre Newsstand Woman (uncredited)
- Buck Woods Jazz Singer in Nightclub (uncredited)
- Edward Rickard Chauffeur (uncredited)
- John Meredith RAF Navigator (uncredited)
- Lotte Palfi Andor Unpleasant German Customer (uncredited)
- Frederic Brunn Soldier (uncredited)
- Ann Ayars Juliette
- Ray De Ravenne Bartender (uncredited)
- Walter O. Stahl Baron 'Pookie' von Steinkamp (uncredited)
- Rodney Bieber Little Boy (uncredited)
- Harry Adams Monsieur Clémens (uncredited)
- Leatrice Joy Gilbert Girl (uncredited)
- Muriel Barr Girl in Cafe (uncredited)
- Carl Ekberg Soldier (uncredited)
- Allen Schute RAF Pilot (uncredited)
- George Travell Jeannot - Violinist (uncredited)
- Louise Colombet Customer (uncredited)
- Basil Bookasta Delivery Boy (uncredited)
- Greta Keller Baroness von Steinkamp (uncredited)
- Larry Grenier Mons. de Brun (uncredited)
- George Aldwin Pilot (uncredited)
- Elfriede Borodin Saleslady (uncredited)
- Wilda Bieber Little Girl (uncredited)
- Margaret Laurence Clothilde
- Trude Berliner Customer (uncredited)
- Bobby Dillon Boy (uncredited)
- Norma Thelan Girl in Cafe (uncredited)
- Jack Zeller Young Man (uncredited)
More from Jules Dassin
More films directed by Jules Dassin, best-rated first: The Naked City, Brute Force, The Law and Night and the City (re-release).
Reunion in France Plot Summary
What happens in Reunion in France from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1940 in Paris, the story centers around Joan Crawford, who plays [Michele de la Becque], a dedicated career woman deeply in love with Philip Dorn, portraying [Robert Cortot], an accomplished industrial designer. At the outset, their relationship blossoms amid the backdrop of a seemingly carefree and luxurious Parisian lifestyle, as they prepare to tie the knot, oblivious to the looming shadows of World War II.
Full summary
The whole story of Reunion in France, scene by scene
Reunion in France Box Office
Reunion in France grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
Reunion in France Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Reunion in France.
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Reunion in France FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Reunion in France, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Reunion in France?
Reunion in France runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Reunion in France released?
Reunion in France was released on December 25, 1942.
Who directed Reunion in France?
Reunion in France was directed by Jules Dassin.
More films by Jules Dassin Who is in the cast of Reunion in France?
Reunion in France stars Joan Crawford as Michele de la Becque, Arthur Space as Henker - German Officer (uncredited) and Eddie Hall as German Officer Dancing in the Nightclub (uncredited), among 101 credited actors.
How much did Reunion in France make at the box office?
Reunion in France grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Does Reunion in France have a post-credit scene?
No. Reunion in France has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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