La Bandera (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1935, La Bandera is a drama and romance film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 88 minutes. “NO escape or flight! NO escape in love! The PAST is never dead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pierre Gilieth has committed a murder in Paris. He flees to Barcelona, where he runs out of money. So he joins the Spanish Foreign Legion. He meets there two fellow countrymen, Mulot and Lucas. He tries to forget his fault... but Lucas's friendship soon appears to be less unselfish...
Who’s in it. La Bandera stars Jean Gabin as Pierre Gilieth, Raymond Aimos as Marcel Mulot, Robert Le Vigan as Fernando Lucas and Annabella as Aïscha el Saloui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, La Bandera has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Bandera page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Bandera tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Bandera (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Bandera change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Bandera worth watching?
- La Bandera holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Bandera?
- La Bandera stars Jean Gabin, Raymond Aimos, Robert Le Vigan, Annabella and Pierre Renoir.
- When was La Bandera released?
- La Bandera was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.