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COMEDY . 1936 . 1h 31m . 4.6/10

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Fernand Espitalion is miserable as totally whipped husband of a dragon 'passed on' -like cloths- by his late cousin. She often leaves him waiting outside like a dog when she does business. While she sees a notary about an inheritance, he's seduced to a bar by a shady man. The rogue gets Fernand drunk, knocks him out and switches costumes and papers. He's now Robert Durand, a voluntary Foreign legion recruit. After failed attempts to explain, he tastes military life and finds it less disciplined and more enjoyable then, marriage. But will that last when his wife tracks him and his unit is sent to action in tribal Algeria?

Starring Fernandel, Robert Le Vigan, Daniel Mendaille
4.6/10
Rating
1h 31m
Runtime
1936
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Fernand Espitalion is miserable as totally whipped husband of a dragon 'passed on' -like cloths- by his late cousin. She often leaves him waiting outside like a dog when she does business. While she sees a notary about an inheritance, he's seduced to a bar by a shady man. The rogue gets Fernand drunk, knocks him out and switches costumes and papers. He's now Robert Durand, a voluntary Foreign legion recruit. After failed attempts to explain, he tastes military life and finds it less disciplined and more enjoyable then, marriage. But will that last when his wife tracks him and his unit is sent to action in tribal Algeria?

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Cast
Fernandel stars as Fernand Espitalion in A Legionnaire.
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Year context
A Legionnaire was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
Fernand Espitalion is miserable as totally whipped husband of a dragon 'passed on' -like cloths- by his late cousin. She often leaves him waiting outside lik...
A Legionnaire is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
4.6/10 (5 votes)

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What is A Legionnaire about?
Fernand Espitalion is miserable as totally whipped husband of a dragon 'passed on' -like cloths- by his late cousin. She often leaves him waiting outside like a dog when she does business. While she sees a notary about an inheritance, he's seduced to a bar by a shady man. The rogue gets Fernand drunk, knocks him out and switches costumes and papers. He's now Robert Durand, a voluntary Foreign legion recruit. After failed attempts to explain, he tastes military life and finds it less disciplined and more enjoyable then, marriage. But will that last when his wife tracks him and his unit is sent to action in tribal Algeria?
How long is A Legionnaire?
A Legionnaire has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in A Legionnaire?
The cast of A Legionnaire includes Fernandel, Robert Le Vigan, Daniel Mendaille, Arthur Devère, Rolla Norman.
What is the rating of A Legionnaire?
A Legionnaire has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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