The Battle of the Rails (1946)

A dramatized account of the French Resistance, this wartime film depicts how railway workers sabotaged German trains to disrupt troop movements and supply lines during the Nazi occupation. Blending documentary realism with fiction, it pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of ordinary workers who became central to the fight for liberation.

Genres: Drama, War

Stars: Charles Boyer, Jean Clarieux, Jean Daurand, François Joux, Tony Laurent

Release Date: 1946-02-27

Country: France

Ratings: 6.8 / 10 (44 votes)

Runtime: 85 mins