The 317th Platoon (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1965, The 317th Platoon is a drama, war and history film directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.
Who’s in it. The 317th Platoon stars Jacques Perrin as Le sous-lieutenant Torrens, Bruno Cremer as L'adjudant Willsdorf, Pierre Fabre as Le sergent Roudier and Manuel Zarzo as Le caporal Perrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The 317th Platoon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $306.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 317th Platoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 317th Platoon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 317th Platoon (1965)?
- In US, The 317th Platoon is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 317th Platoon worth watching?
- The 317th Platoon holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The 317th Platoon?
- The 317th Platoon stars Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Fabre, Manuel Zarzo and Boramy Tioulong.
- When was The 317th Platoon released?
- The 317th Platoon was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.