Rookies Run Amok 2

1983 1h 25m FR

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 18

Comedy

Synopsis

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The sequel of a successful French comedy "Rookies Run Amok" (1971) again with "Les Charlots" group.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gérard Rinaldi
Alfred
Jean Sarrus
Émile
Gérard Filipelli
Marcel
Luis Rego
Lucien, le sergent
Paulette Dubost
La mère supérieure
Roger Carel
Kolonel von Berg
Franck-Olivier Bonnet
L'adjudant Cossade
Corinne Corson
Sœur Angélique

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michel Vocoret
Writers: Michel Vocoret
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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43 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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ERA

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Part of the "Les Charlots - Saga" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michel Vocoret, shot by Claude Bécognée. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marie-Josée Audiard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Gérard Rinaldi and Jean Sarrus and Gérard Filipelli carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michel Vocoret directs. Claude Bécognée behind the camera. Marie-Josée Audiard cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
243 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Part of the "Les Charlots - Saga" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Michel Vocoret, shot by Claude Bécognée. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Marie-Josée Audiard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Gérard Rinaldi and Jean Sarrus and Gérard Filipelli carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0227377 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.