Mr. Orchid

Mr. Orchid

1946 · 95 min · FR · 6.4 (18 votes)
Dir. René Clément · Starring Noël-Noël, Nadine Alari, Paul Frankeur, Marcel Delaître, Charles Lemontier, Maurice Chevit
DramaWar

This character study of a French patriot during the Nazi Occupation has comedian Noel as the chief of the underground who uses his hobby of growing orchids to hide his radio equipment.

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A tense wartime drama where quiet dedication fuels the fight for freedom. The film feels steeped in the quiet desperation and hidden bravery of occupied France, with a steady, unfolding sense of purpose.

tensepatrioticdramaticsombersteadyperiod dramawartime thrillercharacter-drivenresistancesacrificewartime espionagepatriotism
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