French colonists in Africa, several months behind in the news, find themselves at war with their German neighbors. Deciding that they must do their proper duty and fight the Germans, they promptly conscript the local native population. Issuing them boots and rifles, the French attempt to make "proper" soldiers out of the Africans. A young, idealistic French geographer seems to be the only rational person in the town, and he takes over control of the "war" after several bungles on the part of the others.

Jean Carmet
Sergeant Bosselet

Jacques Dufilho
Paul Rechampot

Catherine Rouvel
Marinette

Jacques Spiesser
Hubert Fresnoy

Dora Doll
Maryvonne

Maurice Barrier
Caprice
Benjamin Memel Atchory
Assomption

Peter Berling
Père Jean de la Croix
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September 22, 1976
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, War
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