Army of Shadows DVD (2009) Lino Ventura, Melville (DIR) cert 12 Title: Army of Shadows Leading Actor: Lino Ventura Region: Region 2 Duration: 145 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD No. of Discs: 1 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: Elevation Sales UK Release Date: 02 Mar 2009 French war drama directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and based on the novel by Joseph Kessel. Drawing on the director’s own experiences in World War II, the film follows a band of resistance fighters in German-controlled France. As the war continues, the grip of the occupying force tightens, and friendships, loyalty and trust give way to suspicion, secrecy and loss.
