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Pétain, such a popular hero

80% | Nov 15, 2010 | Documentary, War, History, TV Movie

On October 24, 1940, Philippe Pétain met Adolf Hitler in Montoire and led the French into collaboration with the Nazis. A black page in the history of France, written by a man whom many then considered a hero: the winner of Verdun.

Featured Crew

Yves Demeulandre
Editor
Pierre Estève
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Jacques Gamblin
Narrator (voice)
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Philippe Pétain
Self (archive footage)
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Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
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Charles de Gaulle
Self (archive footage)
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Pierre Laval
Self (archive footage)

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