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The Heart of a Nation

5.519431h 53mMovieDramaWar

The story of how the people of Paris cope with the strains and struggles of war, from the siege of the city by the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War of 1871 to the invasion by the Germans in World War II.

DirectorJulien Duvivier
WritersMarcel Achard·Julien Duvivier
ProducerPaul Graetz

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Heart of a Nation isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Belgium, France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Julien Duvivier

RRaimu
Raimu
Uncle Jules Froment
MMMichèle Morgan
Michèle Morgan
Marie Froment-Léonard
LJLouis Jouvet
Louis Jouvet
Pierre Froment / Félix Froment
SPSuzy Prim
Suzy Prim
Estelle Froment adult
RD
Renée Devillers
Gabrielle Froment
GB
Georges Biscot
Noblet
CDColette Darfeuil
Colette Darfeuil
Regular barmaid of the Moulin Rouge
HKHarry Krimer
Harry Krimer
Robert Léonard
RGRené Génin
René Génin
Gabrielle's father
FLFernand Ledoux
Fernand Ledoux
Mayor
DMDaniel Mendaille
Daniel Mendaille
Clémenceau
JMJean Mercanton
Jean Mercanton
Alain Froment

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