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The tale of a group of African soldiers who join the French in their fight against the Nazis. Although they passionately battle to defend the motherland, a place they’ve never been, they face inequality and daily humiliation within the French army. These heroes that history forgot won battles throughout Europe before finding themselves alone to defend a small village against a German battalion... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama and War |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. |
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| Release Date: |
February 16th (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for war violence and brief language. |
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$317,594 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...a movingly acted, terrifically old-fashioned World War II picture rethought as a post-colonial rebuke." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"A stunning war drama..." more...
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A- |
E! Online, Matt Stevens
"...commands attention and respect, even if it's occasionally more educational than involving." more...
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B |
filmcritic.com, Chris Cabin
"...instantly strikes the viewer as a personable film that carries genuine warmth towards its main characters." more...
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B |
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