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Taciturn laborer François (Jean Gabin) cherishes the ingenuous orphan Françoise (Jacqueline Laurent) but grows increasingly disturbed by her attraction to a seedy entertainer, Valentin (Jules Berry). When Clara (Arletty), Valentin's assistant and lover, leaves him, she takes up with the reluctant François, who still continues to pine for Françoise. Amused by François' frustrations over his increasing attentions to Françoise, Valentin taunts him, bringing about a shocking and tragic act.
  • Genre:
    drama, crime, romance
  • Original Language:
    French (France)
  • Director:
    Marcel Carné
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $34.6K
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Sigma, Silent Night GbR
  • Sound Mix:
    Mono

Cast & Crew

Jean Gabin
François
Jules Berry
M. Valentin
Arletty
Clara
Jacqueline Laurent
Françoise
Mady Berry
La concierge
René Génin
Le concierge
Marcel Carné
Director
Jacques Prévert
Writer (Dialogue)
Jacques Viot
Writer (Story)
Maurice Jaubert
Original Music
Philippe Agostini
Cinematographer
André Bac
Cinematographer
Albert Viguier
Cinematographer
Curt Courant
Cinematographer
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