Set during World War II, and stuck on the beaches near Dunkirk, Julien Maillat tries to join England by boat with the English Army, but cannot succeed. He, then, tries to organize the life for him and his soldiers friends between German raids and shells.

Director: Henri Verneuil

Writer: Robert Merle, François Boyer

Actors: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Spaak, Georges Géret

Production: N/A