Army of Shadows Budget
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Synopsis
France, 1942, under German occupation. Philippe Gerbier, a civil engineer, is a French Resistance commandant. Denounced by a French collaborator, he is interned in a concentration camp. He manages to escape, and rejoins his network in Marseille, where he has the traitor executed. This movie reveals rigorously and austerely what life was like in the French Resistance: the solitude and fear of its members; their relationships with one another; the constant threat of arrest by the Gestapo; the Resistance command structure and the way its orders were carried out. Head writer Joseph Kessel and co-writer/director Jean-Pierre Melville were both veterans of the "Shadow Army".
What is known about the production of Army of Shadows?
"Army of Shadows," a war released in 1969, was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and stars Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Fono Roma, Les Films Corona produced the film, making it a notable entry in the war landscape whose financial details remain private.
What were the major cost factors in Army of Shadows?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Army of Shadows."
- Above-the-Line Talent: Cast and director fees, including Lino Ventura typically represent the largest single line item in the production budget.
- Production Design: Sets, locations, and art direction require significant investment to bring the story to life.
- Post-Production: Editing, sound design, visual effects, and an original score contribute substantially to the final cost.
Army of Shadows Box Office Performance
"Army of Shadows" earned $861,983 domestically and $906,133 worldwide at the box office.
Awards and Recognition
4 wins & 1 nomination total
Critical Reception
When it was originally released in France in 1969, the film had a poor critical reception due to the political context of the time, as the events of May 68 had hurt de Gaulle's reputation, and the glorification of the Resistance had become taboo during the Algerian War. As a result of the poor reviews, it was not initially distributed widely outside of France, but it was very well-received when it was finally released in the U.K. in the late 1970s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Army of Shadows (1969)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Army of Shadows (1969) earn at the box office?
Army of Shadows grossed $861,983 domestic, $44,150 international, totaling $906,133 worldwide.
Was Army of Shadows (1969) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Army of Shadows?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Army of Shadows's budget compare to similar war films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Army of Shadows (1969) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Army of Shadows (1969) win?
4 wins & 1 nomination total.
Who directed Army of Shadows and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, written by Jean-Pierre Melville, shot by Walter Wottitz, Pierre Lhomme, with music by Éric Demarsan, edited by Françoise Bonnot.
Where was Army of Shadows filmed?
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