description Lost Command Overview
Lost Command is a 1966 war film adapted from Jean Lartéguy’s novel, “The Centurions.” It depicts the conflict involving French paratroopers operating in French Indochina and French Algeria during the mid-20th century. The production featured a cast including Anthony Quinn and Alain Delon.
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info Lost Command Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1966 |
help Lost Command FAQ
What book is Lost Command based on?
It is adapted from Jean Lartéguy's novel The Centurions, which follows French paratroopers through the end of the colonial era. The 1966 film compresses the book's arc from Indochina into Algeria.
Who is in the cast of Lost Command?
Anthony Quinn and Alain Delon lead the film as the paratrooper officers, supported by George Segal, Claudia Cardinale, and Michèle Morgan. The international cast reflects the Hollywood-styled production of a French colonial war story.
Who directed Lost Command and when was it released?
Mark Robson directed the film, which was released in 1966. Robson was an established studio director whose credits include Von Ryan's Express from the previous year.
Which wars does Lost Command depict?
It covers French paratroopers first in French Indochina, culminating in a Dien Bien Phu-style defeat in 1954, and then in the Algerian conflict of the mid-20th century. The story examines how the officers carried counterinsurgency methods from one colonial war into the next.
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