Serments (1931)
Directed by Henri Fescourt

Drama

Film Synopsis

In Karelia during the civil war, Armas joins the revolutionaries. Arrested and condemned to death, he begs to be given a few hours so that he can visit his fiancée. He promises to return before dawn to face the firing squad. On the way back, he is seriously wounded.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Henri Fescourt
  • Script: Pierre Maudru
  • Cast: André Burgère (Armas de Murnau), Madeleine Renaud (Maria), Roger Coutant (Wilhelm de Murnau), Gaston Dupray (Nikkon), Marcelle Géniat (Baronne de Murnau), Josette Day (Mindka), André Marnay (Le capitaine)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 102 min

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