Trouble for the Legion (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1953, Trouble for the Legion is a drama and adventure film directed by Basilio Franchina, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Alberto Gherardi, a sailor is wrongly suspected of murder, flied and enroll into the Foreign Legion. His unfaithful fiancee Irene goes to look for him with his young brother Enrico, but the latter is killed. Will she still manage to free her lover?
Who’s in it. Trouble for the Legion stars Alberto Farnese as Alberto Gherardi, Irène Galter as Irène, Viviane Romance as Cherie and Marc Lawrence as Serg. Schwartz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Trouble for the Legion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trouble for the Legion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trouble for the Legion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trouble for the Legion (1953)?
- In GB, Trouble for the Legion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trouble for the Legion worth watching?
- Trouble for the Legion holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trouble for the Legion?
- Trouble for the Legion stars Alberto Farnese, Irène Galter, Viviane Romance, Marc Lawrence and John Kitzmiller.
- When was Trouble for the Legion released?
- Trouble for the Legion was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.