The Fear

Aug 12, 2015

1h 33m

★ 5.3

Overview

Gabriel, a young soldier, is sent to the Western Front in 1914. He experiences the hell of the trenches and the devastating effects that fear has on all the troops. He comes out alive after this horrendous experience, full of rage and fire, and discovers his own humanity.

Genres

History

Drama

War

Production Companies

JPG Films

Tu Vas Voir

ARTE France Cinéma

Transfilm International

Les Productions de la Peur (14-18)

The Fear Trailers

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Cast

Gabriel

Nino Rocher

Nègre

Pierre Martial Gaillard

Théophile

Théo Chazal

Bertrand

Eliott Margueron

Lespinasse

Frédéric Buffaras

La Gaufre

Jonathan Jimeno Romera

Fouchet

Charles Josse

Marguerite

Anioula Maidel

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