Wooden Crosses

Plot Summary

The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.

Top Cast

Pierre Blanchar Adjudant Gilbert Demachy

Gabriel Gabrio Sulphart

Charles Vanel Caporal Breval

Antonin Artaud Soldat Vieublé

Paul Azaïs Soldat Broucke