
The Beast(1988)
During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains.


The film is set in a modern war, probably between a European country and a country in the Far East. Behind the battle lines, in a medical unit, a surgeon falls in love with an idealistic nurse after an initially difficult meeting.

Alain Delon
Jean-Marie Desprès

Véronique Jannot
Harmonie

Bernard Giraudeau
François

Francine Bergé
Marcia

Michel Auclair
Boss

Bernard Le Coq
Jérôme

Jean-Pierre Bacri
Anesthetist

Dominique Zardi
Officer

Peter Bonke
Captain

Henri Attal
Soldier
The Medic is a war, drama, science fiction film released in 1979. Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, it stars Alain Delon, Véronique Jannot, Bernard Giraudeau. The film is set in a modern war, probably between a European country and a country in the Far East. Behind the battle lines, in a medical unit, a surgeon falls in love with an idealistic nurse after an initially difficult meeting.
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