War of the Buttons
La Guerre des boutons
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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What are the ratings for War of the Buttons?
War of the Buttons scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 50 on Metacritic.
Who stars in War of the Buttons?
War of the Buttons stars Jacques Dufilho, Yvette Etiévant, Michel Galabru, Michèle Méritz, and Jean Richard. Yves Robert is the director.
How long is War of the Buttons?
War of the Buttons runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).
When did War of the Buttons come out?
War of the Buttons was released on April 18, 1962.
Which studio made War of the Buttons?
War of the Buttons was produced by Les Productions de la Guéville in France.
What language is War of the Buttons in?
War of the Buttons is in French, and its original title is La Guerre des boutons.
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