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War of the Buttons
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War of the Buttons

1962 · 90 min Comedy Drama Family
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, has an idea which will give his side the advantage: next time, he and his brave soldiers will go in battle without their clothes...

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

War of the Buttons is a solid entry rated 7.2/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1962. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Jacques Dufilho

Jacques Dufilho

L'Aztec's father

Yvette Etiévant

Yvette Etiévant

Lebrac's mother

Michel Galabru

Michel Galabru

Bacaillé's father

Michèle Méritz

Michèle Méritz

L'Aztec's mother

Jean Richard

Jean Richard

Lebrac's father

Pierre Tchernia

Pierre Tchernia

Bédouin, rural warden

Pierre Trabaud

Pierre Trabaud

Teacher at Longeverne

Claude Confortès

Claude Confortès

Nestor, postman

Paul Crauchet

Paul Crauchet

Touegueule

Henri Labussière

Henri Labussière

Countryman

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