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We Were One Man (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1979, We Were One Man is a drama and war film directed by Philippe Vallois, running about 91 minutes. “Love that not even a war can destroy” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. During the final days of World War II, a simple French peasant rescues a wounded German soldier and nurses him back to health. As their playful camaraderie grows, two young men who should be enemies begin to bond in ways neither thought possible.

Who’s in it. We Were One Man stars Serge Avédikian as Guy Rouveron, Piotr Stanislas as Rolf, Catherine Albin as Jenine and Lucien Guérin as Le père de Janine.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, We Were One Man has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Were One Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of We Were One Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch We Were One Man (1979)?
In US, We Were One Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is We Were One Man worth watching?
We Were One Man holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in We Were One Man?
We Were One Man stars Serge Avédikian, Piotr Stanislas, Catherine Albin and Lucien Guérin.
When was We Were One Man released?
We Were One Man was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.