Wooden Crosses

(1932)Directed by Raymond Bernard110 minDrama, War

The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.

Pierre Blancharas Adjudant Gilbert Demachy
Gabriel Gabrioas Sulphart
Charles Vanelas Caporal Breval
Antonin Artaudas Soldat Vieublé
Paul Azaïsas Soldat Broucke
René Bergeronas Soldat Hamel
Raymond Cordyas Soldat Vairon
Marcel Delaîtreas Soldat Berthier
Jean Gallandas Capitaine Cruchet
Pierre Labryas Soldat Bouffioux, le cuistot
Geo Labyas Soldat Belin
René Montisas Lieutenant Morache
Jean-François Martialas Soldat Lemoine
Marc Valbelas Maroux
Raymond Aimosas Soldat Fouillard