The 317th Platoon_
Original: La 317ème Section
In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.
Starring
Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Fabre
Box Office
$307K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
5 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The 317th Platoon earned $307K worldwide on a $66K budget — a 364% return on investment.
Year context
The 317th Platoon was released 61 years ago in 1965.
The 317th Platoon is a War, History, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (6)
Jacques Perrin
Le sous-lieutenant Torrens
Bruno Cremer
L'adjudant Willsdorf
Pierre Fabre
Le sergent Roudier
Manuel Zarzo
Le caporal Perrin
Boramy Tioulong
Le sergent supplétif Ba Kut
Saksi Sbong
BOX OFFICE
$66K
Budget
$307K
Revenue
+364%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The 317th Platoon about?
In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost and to retreat for the plains of Diên Biên Phu, where the french army is getting stucked. Led by the inexperienced and idealistic sous-lieutenant Torrens, fresh out of the military academy, and by adjutant Willsdorf, a WWII veteran of the Werhmacht, the group must cross 150 kilometers of jungle. But dripping rainwater, hostile nature, and the Viêt-minh ambushes expose them to constant danger.
How long is The 317th Platoon?
The 317th Platoon has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The 317th Platoon?
The cast of The 317th Platoon includes Jacques Perrin, Bruno Cremer, Pierre Fabre, Manuel Zarzo, Boramy Tioulong.
How much did The 317th Platoon make at the box office?
The 317th Platoon earned $306,505 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $66,000.
What is the rating of The 317th Platoon?
The 317th Platoon has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 78 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
War
History
Drama