Le soldat Laforêt 1972

When he gets separated from his unit, Laforet (Roger Van Hool) becomes a de facto deserter during 1939 fighting in the French provinces. Most of the story concerns his love affair with a local farmgirl, as he competes for her affection with a refugee from Spain. When he presses her to make a decision between them, the choice doesn't go in his favor. Soon after this he joins up with the Resistance movement.

Cast:

Roger Van Hool
Le soldat Laforêt 

Catherine Rouvel
Diane 

Francisco Rabal
Paco 

Fernand Sardou
Le vagabond 

Bernard Haller
L'adjudant 

Jacques Rispal
Gillorgues