Fun in the Barracks (1932)

6.4/10 85 min Comedy

Overview

Based on the popular stage play by Georges Courteline. The film is set in 1885. It focuses on a group of troops, a mix of regulars and reservists, and their different responses to the daily military routines. A crisis emerges when a General pays a visit while two deserters are still absent.

Cast

Raimu

Captain Hurluret

Fernandel

Vanderague

Jean Gabin

Fricot

René Donnio

Laplote

Charles Camus

Adjutant Flick

Pierre Labry

Potiron

Lucien Nat

Chief Sergeant Barnot

Pierre Ferval

Brigadier Vergisson

Henry Roussel

General

Georges Bever

La Guillaumette

Paul Azaïs

Croquebol

Roland Armontel

Barchetti

Mady Berry

Madame Bijou, canteen lady

Jacques Beauvais

Boss of the Beuglant (uncredited)

Julien Carette

Rider (uncredited)

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