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The Hussars (1955): Cast

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The Hussars is a 1955 war comedy directed by Alex Joffé, starring Bernard Blier as le brigadier Le Gouce, Bourvil and Louis de Funès. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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The Hussars (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Alex Joffé
Genres
War , Comedy , Adventure
Original language
French
Studio
Cocinor
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hussars About?

The premise of The Hussars without spoilers.

Brigadier Le Gouce and Private Flicot misplace their horses amid an Italian campaign. Determined not to appear foolish, the two hussars trek across the countryside seeking the missing mounts. Their journey takes a turn when they’re mistakenly identified as deserters, prompting a relentless pursuit by their own regiment.

The Hussars Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • uniform
  • french soldier
  • cavalry
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Hussars Cast & Characters

Bernard Blier leads the cast as le brigadier Le Gouce, with Bourvil as le trompette Flicot Jean-Louis and Louis de Funès as le bedeau Luigi. Directed by Alex Joffé; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alex Joffé

More films directed by Alex Joffé: The Hotshots, Les Culottes rouges and Fortunate.

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Details

The Hussars Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “La piccola guerra” and “Huszárok”.

Also known as
  • La piccola guerra
  • Huszárok
  • Гусары
  • Хусари
  • Huzarzy

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The Hussars FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Hussars?

The Hussars runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Hussars released?

The Hussars was released on December 14, 1955.

Who directed The Hussars?

The Hussars was directed by Alex Joffé.

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Who is in the cast of The Hussars?

The Hussars stars Bernard Blier as le brigadier Le Gouce, Bourvil as le trompette Flicot Jean-Louis and Louis de Funès as le bedeau Luigi, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Hussars have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Hussars in?

The original language of The Hussars is French.

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