Army of Shadows Movie (1969): Where to watch and stream online

Army of Shadows

1969, Movie, 2h 25min

Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosphere of tension, paranoia and distrust.

Country: Italy,France

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Reviews

Critic David Parkinson

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...[a] sobering account of the quiet courage required in wartime.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Roger Ebert

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Rarely has a film shown so truly that place in the heart where hope lives with fatalism.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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Ventura, a well-known character actor, delivers a performance that is the quintessence of restraint and calculation.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Frequently asked questions

What is Army of Shadows about? Toggle content

In occupied France, a group of resistance fighters battle against the Nazi regime, led by the enigmatic and ruthless Philippe Gerbier. After being betrayed and escaping from a internment camp, Gerbier and his team embark on a dangerous and complicated journey to London, via a submarine to Gibraltar, to receive support from the Free French leadership. Along the way, they encounter unexpected challenges and confront their own moral doubts. A thrilling and thought-provoking portrayal of the French Resistance, this film masterfully captures the tension and complexity of life under occupation.

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You can stream Army of Shadows on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to Army of Shadows? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Army of Shadows include Fail Safe, The Beguiled, Hell River, Doctor Zhivago, The Night Porter, The Battle of Algiers.