At War

After promising 1100 employees that they would protect their jobs, the managers of a factory decide to suddenly close up shop. Laurent takes the lead in a fight against this decision.

Cast

Vincent Lindon

as Laurent Amédéo

Mélanie Rover

as Mélanie, CGT unionist

Jacques Borderie

as Mr. Borderie, plant manager

David Rey

as Administrative and financial director

Olivier Lemaire

as SIPI activist #1

Isabelle Rufin

as Director of human resources

Bruno Bourthol

as SIPI activist #2

Sébastien Vamelle

as CGT activist #2

Jean-Noël Tronc

as Mayor of Agen

Valérie Lamond

as Unions’ Lawyer

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