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The Cold War: Act 1 - France

  • 1948
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  • 19m
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The subject deals with Europe's problem of economic recovery, following WWII, and the struggle against the expanding pressure by Russia. The film shows that the Communists lost their first t... Read allThe subject deals with Europe's problem of economic recovery, following WWII, and the struggle against the expanding pressure by Russia. The film shows that the Communists lost their first test of strength in France when Premier Robert Schuman succeeded in breaking the Communist-... Read allThe subject deals with Europe's problem of economic recovery, following WWII, and the struggle against the expanding pressure by Russia. The film shows that the Communists lost their first test of strength in France when Premier Robert Schuman succeeded in breaking the Communist-agitated strikes. Life in present-day France (1948), with its economic and political stres... Read all

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    • Richard De Rochemont
  • Writer
    • Richard De Rochemont
  • Stars
    • Jackson Beck
    • Robert Schuman
    • Charles de Gaulle
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    • Director
      • Richard De Rochemont
    • Writer
      • Richard De Rochemont
    • Stars
      • Jackson Beck
      • Robert Schuman
      • Charles de Gaulle
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    Jackson Beck
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    Robert Schuman
    • French Premier
    Charles de Gaulle
    Charles de Gaulle
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      • Richard De Rochemont
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      • Richard De Rochemont
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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The March of Time (1947-1948 season) #6: The Cold War: Act 1 - France
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production company
      • The March of Time
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      • $20,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 19m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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