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Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers (1981): Cast

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Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers is a 1981 comedy directed by Raphaël Delpard, starring Michel Galabru as le colonel Desjument, Jean Reno and Paul Préboist. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Raphaël Delpard
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
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The story

What Is Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers About?

The premise of Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers without spoilers.

Five young conscripts enjoy a quiet routine in a small‑town barracks under an eccentric officer who permits them to spend their downtime listening to music. Their relaxed atmosphere is shattered when a new commander arrives, determined to train them rigorously for upcoming major maneuvers.

Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers Themes & Keywords

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  • uniform
  • army
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Cast & crew

Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers Cast & Characters

Michel Galabru leads the cast as le colonel Desjument, with Jean Reno as le lieutenant Zag and Paul Préboist as le colonel Beaudouin. Directed by Raphaël Delpard; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Raphaël Delpard

One more film directed by Raphaël Delpard: Night of Death!.

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Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers Also Known As

Also known as “Les Bidasses aux grandes manoeuvres”.

Also known as
  • Les Bidasses aux grandes manoeuvres

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Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers?

Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers released?

Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers was released on October 28, 1981.

Who directed Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers?

Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers was directed by Raphaël Delpard.

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Who is in the cast of Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers?

Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers stars Michel Galabru as le colonel Desjument, Jean Reno as le lieutenant Zag and Paul Préboist as le colonel Beaudouin, among 12 credited actors.

Does Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers have a post-credit scene?

No. Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers in?

The original language of Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers is French.

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