

A group of refractory and pacifist Bretons is sent to Algeria. These beings confronted with the horrors of war gradually become killing machines. One of them did not accept it and deserted, taking with him an FLN prisoner who was to be executed the next day.

Philippe Léotard
Lieutenant Perrin
LeadHamid Djellouli
Youssef

Alexandre Arcady
Noël

Jean-Michel Ribes
Priest

Jacques Canselier
Coco

Jean-Jacques Moreau
Jacques

Michel Elias
Robert, teacher

Philippe Brizard
La Marie
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