The Cheerful Squadron (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1954, The Cheerful Squadron is a comedy and drama film directed by Paolo Moffa, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The Cheerful Squadron is a 1954 Italian war-comedy film directed by Paolo Moffa and Interpreted by movie stars like Paolo Stoppa, Vittorio De Sica, Alberto Sordi and Silvana Pampanini. Based on the military environment novel The Allegro Squadron by Georges Courteline (1886), this film presents a series of sketches on military life in the late nineteenth century.
Who’s in it. The Cheerful Squadron stars Vittorio De Sica as Il generale, Daniel Gélin as Il soldato Frédéric d'Héricourt, Alberto Sordi as Il soldato Vergisson and Paolo Stoppa as Il maresciallo Flick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Cheerful Squadron 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 The Cheerful Squadron page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cheerful Squadron tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cheerful Squadron (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cheerful Squadron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cheerful Squadron worth watching?
- The Cheerful Squadron holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cheerful Squadron?
- The Cheerful Squadron stars Vittorio De Sica, Daniel Gélin, Alberto Sordi, Paolo Stoppa and Jean Richard.