Diên Biên Phu (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1992, Diên Biên Phu is a drama and war film directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Vietnam, 1954. An American reporter finds himself in the middle of the battle of Điện Biên Phủ, between the French army and the Vietminh.
Who’s in it. Diên Biên Phu stars Donald Pleasence as Howard Simpson, Patrick Catalifo as Captain Jégu de Kerveguen, Jean-François Balmer as AFP Employee and Ludmila Mikaël as Béatrice Vergnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Diên Biên Phu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diên Biên Phu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diên Biên Phu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diên Biên Phu (1992)?
- In CA, Diên Biên Phu is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diên Biên Phu worth watching?
- Diên Biên Phu holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diên Biên Phu?
- Diên Biên Phu stars Donald Pleasence, Patrick Catalifo, Jean-François Balmer, Ludmila Mikaël and François Négret.
- When was Diên Biên Phu released?
- Diên Biên Phu was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.