Army of Shadows (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1969, Army of Shadows is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 145 minutes. “Betrayal. Loyalty. Collaboration. Resistance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosphere of tension, paranoia and distrust.
Who’s in it. Army of Shadows stars Lino Ventura as Philippe Gerbier, Paul Meurisse as Luc Jardie, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Jean-François Jardie and Simone Signoret as Mathilde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Army of Shadows sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $741.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Army of Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Army of Shadows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Army of Shadows (1969)?
- In US, Army of Shadows is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Army of Shadows worth watching?
- Army of Shadows holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Army of Shadows?
- Army of Shadows stars Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Simone Signoret and Claude Mann.
- When was Army of Shadows released?
- Army of Shadows was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.