The Elusive Corporal (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1962, The Elusive Corporal is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The story serves as a companion piece to Renoir's 1937 film, Grand Illusion, once more bringing together men from across the broad social spectrum of French society to depict one man's Sisyphean efforts to escape captivity in a German POW camp.
Who’s in it. The Elusive Corporal stars Jean-Pierre Cassel as Caporal, Claude Brasseur as Papa, Claude Rich as Ballochet and Jacques Jouanneau as Penche-à-gauche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Elusive Corporal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Elusive Corporal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Elusive Corporal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Elusive Corporal (1962)?
- In CA, The Elusive Corporal is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Elusive Corporal worth watching?
- The Elusive Corporal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Elusive Corporal?
- The Elusive Corporal stars Jean-Pierre Cassel, Claude Brasseur, Claude Rich, Jacques Jouanneau and Mario David.
- When was The Elusive Corporal released?
- The Elusive Corporal was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.