The read
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
During a war in an imaginary country, unscrupulous soldiers recruit poor farmers with promises of an easy and happy life. Two of these farmers write to their wives of their exploits.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
99 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean-Luc GodardWriter
- Jean GruaultWriter
- Jean-Luc GodardDirector
- Philippe ArthuysOriginal Music Composer
- Roberto RosselliniWriter
Cast
- Marino MaséUlysses
- Patrice MoulletMichel-Ange
- Geneviève GaléaVenus
- Catherine RibeiroCleopatre
- Barbet SchroederCar Salesman
- Jean-Louis ComolliSoldier with Fish
- Gérard PoirotCarabinier #1
- Jean BrassatCarabinier #2
- Alvaro GheriCarabinier #3
- Odile GeoffroyYoung Communist Girl
- Pascale AudretGirl in Car (uncredited)
- Roger CoggioMan in Car (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
soldierswar