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Rookies Go to War (1974): Cast

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Rookies Go to War is a 1974 comedy directed by Claude Zidi, starring Myriam Boyer as Philippine Brugnon, Paolo Stoppa and Marisa Merlini. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Rookies Go to War (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Claude Zidi
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
Studio
Films 7
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rookies Go to War About?

The premise of Rookies Go to War without spoilers.

A Grand Slapstick comedy about four buddies serving in the army. Their long-suffering sergeant attempts to whip them into shape but the conflict spirals out of control.

Rookies Go to War Themes & Keywords

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  • 1970s
  • soldier
  • locked door
  • sharpening a sword
  • 20th century
  • part of franchise
  • card playing
  • card game
  • army colonel
  • shooting
  • shaving off someone's beard
  • male friendship
+38 more
  • new haircut
  • bully
  • starring long haired male
  • slapstick
  • actor reprises previous role
  • locked in
  • gunshot
  • slapstick humor
  • long haired male
  • french comedy
  • licking one's finger
  • bullying in army
  • european comedy
  • bullying
  • friendship between men
  • locking a door
  • slapstick comedy
  • group of friends
  • finger licking
  • cutting someone's hair with a sword
  • shaving off beard
  • friendship
  • colonel
  • europe
  • sequel
  • army
  • shaving someone
  • curly haired male
  • target shooting
  • hair cutting
  • cutting someone's hair
  • looking at one's self in a mirror
  • military training
  • playing cards
  • camera shot of feet
  • new hairstyle
  • friend
  • shaving
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Cast & crew

Rookies Go to War Cast & Characters

Myriam Boyer leads the cast as Philippine Brugnon, with Paolo Stoppa as Le Colonel and Marisa Merlini as Paulette Brugnon. Directed by Claude Zidi; 33 actors are credited in all.

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More from Claude Zidi

More films directed by Claude Zidi: My New Partner III, La Boîte, Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar and Low Profile.

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Rookies Go to War Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “5 matti vanno in guerra” and “Sadsacks Go to War”.

Also known as
  • 5 matti vanno in guerra
  • Sadsacks Go to War
  • Az újoncok háborúba mennek
  • Новобранцы идут на войну
  • Bažanti jdou do boje
  • Новобранците отиват на война
  • Šarlo Kare
  • Bažanti idú do boja, ახალწვეულები მიდიან ომში
  • 傻瓜大闹战场
  • 傻瓜大鬧戰場

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FAQ

Rookies Go to War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rookies Go to War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rookies Go to War?

Rookies Go to War runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Rookies Go to War released?

Rookies Go to War was released on November 11, 1974.

Who directed Rookies Go to War?

Rookies Go to War was directed by Claude Zidi.

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Who is in the cast of Rookies Go to War?

Rookies Go to War stars Myriam Boyer as Philippine Brugnon, Paolo Stoppa as Le Colonel and Marisa Merlini as Paulette Brugnon, among 33 credited actors.

Does Rookies Go to War have a post-credit scene?

No. Rookies Go to War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rookies Go to War in?

The original language of Rookies Go to War is French.

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