The Old Gun
1975 · 1h 43m · Drama, History
Skip it tonight. 'The Old Gun' is a middling French war drama with a familiar WWII setup that doesn't justify the investment of your time—without critical support or standout talent to lean on, you're better off rewatching a classic like 'Army of Shadows' that actually earns its heavy subject matter.
Plot
In Montauban in 1944, Julien Dandieu is a surgeon in the local hospital. Frightened by the German army entering Montauban, he asks his friend Francois to drive his wife and his daughter in the back country village where Julien has an old castle. One week later, Julien decides to meet them for the week end, but the Germans are already occupying the village.
Director: Robert Enrico
Cast: Philippe Noiret, Romy Schneider, Jean Bouise, Joachim Hansen, Robert Hoffmann