The Sorrow and the Pity(1969)
Chronicle of a French city under the Occupation
Overview
An investigation into the nature, details and reasons for the collaboration, from 1940 to 1944, during World War II, between the Vichy regime, established in the south of France and headed by Marshal Pétain, and Nazi Germany.
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Miniseries
2 episodes • 1969Avg: 6.5
Miniseries
2 episodes • 1969Avg: 6.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Collapse | Sep 18, 1969 | 7.0 |
| 2 | The Choice | Sep 21, 1969 | 6.0 |
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