The Grand Maneuver
1955 · Movie · 106 min. · France
Clair's romantic comedy on the power of love over pride. Set in a pre-WWI garrison town, a handsome soldier (Philipe) wagers that he can seduce any woman he pleases before leaving for summer maneuvers. Drawing the name of his quarry from a hat, he begins his conquest of a pretty, but reluctant divorcee (Morgan). He wins his bet, but gets more than he bargained for as love destroys both his reputation as a Don Juan and his credibility.
Direction René Clair
Cast Michèle Morgan · Gérard Philipe · Brigitte Bardot · Jacques Fabbri · Pierre Dux · Jean Desailly · Jacques François · Yves Robert · Dany Carrel · Magali Noël · Michel Piccoli
Soundtrack Georges Van Parys
Screenplay René Clair · Jérome Géronimi · Jean Marsan
Cinematography Robert Lefebvre
Original title Les Grandes manoeuvres
6.4
291 votes (FilmAffinity)
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