War of the Buttons

War of the Buttons

La Guerre des boutons

7.2 /10 286 votes
April 18, 1962 1h 30m Released

Storyline

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...

Key Information

Director Yves Robert
Writers Louis Pergaud, Yves Robert
Studio Les Productions de la Guéville
Rating 7.2/10
Language FR

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Cast & Crew

Jacques Dufilho

Jacques Dufilho

L'Aztec's father

Yvette Etiévant

Yvette Etiévant

Lebrac's mother

Michel Galabru

Michel Galabru

Bacaillé's father

Michèle Méritz

Michèle Méritz

L'Aztec's mother

Jean Richard

Jean Richard

Lebrac's father

Pierre Tchernia

Pierre Tchernia

Bédouin, rural warden

Pierre Trabaud

Pierre Trabaud

Teacher at Longeverne

Claude Confortès

Claude Confortès

Nestor, postman

Paul Crauchet

Paul Crauchet

Touegueule

Henri Labussière

Henri Labussière

Countryman

Yves Peneau

Yves Peneau

General supervisor

Robert Rollis

Robert Rollis

Migue la lune's father

Frequently Asked Questions

War of the Buttons was released on April 18, 1962.

The runtime of War of the Buttons is 1h 30m.

War of the Buttons is a Comedy, Drama, Family movie.

War of the Buttons has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

War of the Buttons is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

War of the Buttons was directed by Yves Robert.

The main cast of War of the Buttons includes Jacques Dufilho, Yvette Etiévant, Michel Galabru.

War of the Buttons is originally in French.