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The Sad Sack

19501h 27mFernand Rivers

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Thanks to a bit of string-pulling by his aunt, Jean du Bois d'Ombelles, a young recruit who has blue blood in his veins, hopes to go through a nice and comfortable military service. Unfortunately he becomes Corporal Bourrache's pet aversion. Nevertheless, against all expectations, Jean ends up taking a liking for military life.

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What is The Sad Sack (1950) about?

Thanks to a bit of string-pulling by his aunt, Jean du Bois d'Ombelles, a young recruit who has blue blood in his veins, hopes to go through a nice and comfortable military service. Unfortunately he becomes Corporal Bourrache's pet aversion. Nevertheless, against all expectations, Jean ends up taking a liking for military life.

Who stars in The Sad Sack?

The Sad Sack stars Maurice Baquet (Turlot), Francis Blanche (Jean du Bois d'Ombelles), Paulette Dubost (Georgette), Pierre Bertin (Le colonel), Thérèse Dorny (Mme Blandin d'Ombelles). The film was directed by Fernand Rivers.

How long is The Sad Sack?

The Sad Sack has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1950.

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