The Cold War: Act 1 - France's primary photo
  • The Cold War: Act 1 - France (1948)
  • Approved
    Short | 19 min | Short, History
Primary photo for The Cold War: Act 1 - France
The Cold War: Act 1 - France (1948)
Approved
Short | 19 min | Short, History
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 test of strength in France when Premier Robert ...See moreThe 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 stress, is exemplified by a typical Parasian family that wants neither the extreme Left nor the extreme Right. They prefer the middle-of-the-road party led by Robert Schuman. The conclusion is that The Marshall Plan (designed by and named after U. S. Army General George C. Marshall) will stabilize European economics. Written by Les Adams See less
Read more: Plot summary
Writer
Richard De Rochemont (narrative)
Cinematographer
Peter Hopkinson
Editor
Morrie Roizman (as Morris Roizman)
See all filmmakers & crew (3)
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about The Cold War: Act 1 - France.
Box Office

Become a member to see Box Office information about The Cold War: Act 1 - France.
Release date
Jan 23, 1948 (United States)

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for The Cold War: Act 1 - France.

Cast

 + Add Cast
4 cast members
Name Known for
Jackson Beck's primary photo
Jackson Beck
Commentator Commentator   See fewer
Take the Money and Run (1969)
Robert Schuman's primary photo
Robert Schuman
French Premier French Premier   See fewer
Council of Europe (1952)
Charles de Gaulle's primary photo
Charles de Gaulle
Charles De Gaulle (archive footage) Charles De Gaulle (archive footage)   See fewer
Une mauvaise rencontre (1981)
George C. Marshall's primary photo
George C. Marshall
General George C. Marshall (archive footage) General George C. Marshall (archive footage)   See fewer
Krymskaya konferentsiya (1945)
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown

+ Add external reviews