Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Drama

The Brigade (2017): Cast & Box Office

The Brigade (2017) movie poster

The Brigade is a 2017 drama directed by Pierre Jolivet, starring Émilie Dequenne as Chief Warrant Officer Bénédicte Meursault, Yvo Muller and Aziz Hamdach. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide.

Loading streaming availability…
The Brigade (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Pierre Jolivet
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Brigade About?

The premise of The Brigade without spoilers.

Bénédicte Meursault, a newly transferred firefighter, joins a small brigade in the South of France and is met by the experienced captain, Philippe. Eager to prove herself, she quickly participates in a rescue operation following a serious car crash. During the chaotic scene, one injured man is tragically overlooked, being ejected a significant distance from the wreckage. Now in a coma and fighting for his life, the incident leaves Bénédicte deeply troubled and considering resignation, but Philippe encourages her to persevere.

The Brigade Themes & Keywords

· 41 tags
  • pyromaniac
  • singing
  • urination
  • bicycle
  • police
  • photograph
  • twin siblings
  • twin babies
  • twins
  • birth of twins
  • baby
  • newborn
+29 more
  • newborn baby
  • giving birth
  • childbirth
  • pregnant woman
  • pregnancy
  • language barrier
  • wedding dress
  • suicide by hanging
  • suicide
  • hanging body
  • hanging
  • mayor
  • village
  • fire fighting aircraft
  • firefighting
  • forest fire
  • hospital
  • killed in a car accident
  • killed in car accident
  • rain
  • night
  • car accident
  • beeper
  • telephone call
  • south of france
  • fireman
  • firefighter
  • fire
  • firemen
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Brigade Cast & Characters

Émilie Dequenne leads the cast as Chief Warrant Officer Bénédicte Meursault, with Yvo Muller as Antoine Meursault and Aziz Hamdach as Young from the Liseraies. Directed by Pierre Jolivet; 34 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Brigade

· 30 more
Show all 34 cast members
From the director

More from Pierre Jolivet

More films directed by Pierre Jolivet: Green Tide, Victor & Célia, The Night Watchmen and Armed Hands.

Full filmography
Box office

The Brigade Box Office

The Brigade grossed $1.5 million worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.5M

International
$1.5M
Details

The Brigade Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Gegen die Flammen” and “Strażacy”.

Also known as
  • Gegen die Flammen
  • Strażacy
  • Ateş Adamları
  • Los hombres de fuego
  • 火魂
  • Homens de Fogo
  • A brigád
  • Vatrena ekipa

Seen The Brigade?

FAQ

The Brigade FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Brigade, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Brigade?

The Brigade runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Brigade released?

The Brigade was released on June 23, 2017.

Who directed The Brigade?

The Brigade was directed by Pierre Jolivet.

More films by Pierre Jolivet

Who is in the cast of The Brigade?

The Brigade stars Émilie Dequenne as Chief Warrant Officer Bénédicte Meursault, Yvo Muller as Antoine Meursault and Aziz Hamdach as Young from the Liseraies, among 34 credited actors.

How much did The Brigade make at the box office?

The Brigade grossed $1.5 million worldwide.

Does The Brigade have a post-credit scene?

No. The Brigade has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Brigade in?

The original language of The Brigade is French.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app