The Unvanquished (1964)
In this drama that alludes to the Algerian War with France of the 1960s, Thomas is a deserter from the French Foreign Legion who is on the run from authorities. He helps damsel in distress Dominique, who has been taken hostage by a group of terrorists. Thomas is wounded but manages to escape after killing the guard who inflicted the injury. Dominique gives Thomas money to escape to France after he secures her freedom, but he is caught between the Foreign Legion and the terrorists seeking revenge.
- Released
- 1964-09-25
- Genres
- Drama
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Alain Cavalier
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 from 40 votes
Cast
- Alain Delon as Thomas Vlassenroot
- Lea Massari as Dominique Servet
- Georges Géret as Le lieutenant Fraser
- Maurice Garrel as Pierre Servet
- Robert Castel as Amerio
- Viviane Attia as Maria
- Robert Bazil as Father of Maria
- Paul Pavel as Félicien
- Camille de Casabianca as Rose-Marie (uncredited)
- Alain Cavalier as Un passant à Lyon (uncredited)
- Pierre Collet as Le policier au barrage (uncredited)
- Edith Garnier as La servante de l'auberge (uncredited)