Wooden Crosses (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1932, Wooden Crosses is a drama and war film directed by Raymond Bernard, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.
Who’s in it. Wooden Crosses stars Pierre Blanchar as Adjudant Gilbert Demachy, Gabriel Gabrio as Sulphart, Charles Vanel as Caporal Breval and Antonin Artaud as Soldat Vieublé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Wooden Crosses has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wooden Crosses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wooden Crosses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wooden Crosses (1932)?
- In US, Wooden Crosses is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wooden Crosses worth watching?
- Wooden Crosses holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wooden Crosses?
- Wooden Crosses stars Pierre Blanchar, Gabriel Gabrio, Charles Vanel, Antonin Artaud and Paul Azaïs.
- When was Wooden Crosses released?
- Wooden Crosses was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.