---
title: "Army of Shadows"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/army-of-shadows-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15383
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 145
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Army of Shadows (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/army-of-shadows-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Army of Shadows is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under War, Drama, Thriller, History. Produced and broadcast by Fono Roma, Les Films Corona. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A betrayed resistance fighter escapes a Nazi camp to continue his covert war."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric tension and paranoia
- Strong performances by Lino Ventura and Paul Meurisse
- Historical WWII resistance narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime of 2h 25m may feel lengthy
- Tone & Suitability: The film depicts wartime imprisonment, torture and resistance, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: war, drama, thriller, tense, paranoid

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-Pierre Melville
- **Networks / Studios**: Fono Roma, Les Films Corona

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lino Ventura** as *Philippe Gerbier*
- **Paul Meurisse** as *Luc Jardie*
- **Jean-Pierre Cassel** as *Jean-François Jardie*
- **Simone Signoret** as *Mathilde*
- **Claude Mann** as *Claude Ullman / Le Masque*
- **Paul Crauchet** as *Félix Lepercq*
- **Christian Barbier** as *Guillaume Vermesch / Le Bison*
- **Alain Dekok** as *Legrain*
- **Alain Libolt** as *Paul Dounat*
- **Jean-Marie Robain** as *Baron de La Ferté-Talloires*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Army of Shadows?
It was written and directed by Jean‑Pierre Melville.

### Q: What year was the film released?
It premiered in 1969, with a US release on June 19, 1970.

### Q: What languages are spoken in the film?
The Franco‑Italian production is primarily in French.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as war, drama, thriller, and history.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Army of Shadows — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15383)
- [Army of Shadows - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_of_Shadows)
- [Kde sledovat Army of Shadows](https://filmtoro.cz/film/army-of-shadows)
- [Armáda stínů (1969) - online ke zhlédnutí a stažení - Přehraj…](https://prehrajto.cz/armada-stinu-1969/5a9ae21071a3d)
- [Army of Shadows | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/6098778-army-of-shadows)

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