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"King of Hearts"
1966
Directed by Philippe de Broca

Alan Bates stars in this popular cult film as a World War I British soldier involved in the insanity of modern warfare. In the small French village of Marville, the inmates of the local asylum have taken over when the local populace has fled in terror. The soldier finds their company preferable to army life. With Jean-Claude Brialy, Genevieve Bujold, Michel Serrault, Adolfo Celliand and Pierre Brasseur. Letterboxed. 100 minutes.