It did say "PAIX AU VIET NAM!", and the movie was SET in 1953 (which is apparently when the real strike took place) but MADE in 1955. Maybe the difference in language was a deliberate political point? The way most leftists say Derry instead of Londonderry, whatever London says?

Hey -- what kind of economics do you teach? I know, your brain's on strike, after marking essays. You're on holiday. Still... Inquiring minds want to know.