Port of Shadows

1938, Drama/Crime, 1h 31m

26 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Jean (Jean Gabin) is an army deserter who arrives in Le Havre, France, planning to leave the country on one of the many ships anchored there. He gets distracted in the foggy port city, however, when he falls in love with the lovely Nelly (Michèle Morgan). Jean faces some sinister competition, as Nelly is caught between the influence of her overbearing godfather (Michel Simon) and a petty gangster (Pierre Brasseur). Jean wants to skip town with Nelly, but tempers are escalating quickly.
  • Genre:
    Drama, Crime, Romance
  • Original Language:
    French (France)
  • Director:
    Marcel Carné
  • Producer:
    Gregor Rabinovitch
  • Writer:
    Jacques Prévert
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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Cast & Crew

Jean Gabin
Jean
Michèle Morgan
Nelly
Michel Simon
Zabel
Pierre Brasseur
Lucien
Édouard Delmont
Panama
Raymond Aimos
Quart Vittel
Robert Le Vigan
Le peintre
René Génin
Le docteur
Marcel Carné
Director
Jacques Prévert
Screenwriter
Gregor Rabinovitch
Producer
Maurice Jaubert
Original Music
Eugen Schüfftan
Cinematographer
R. Le Hénaff
Film Editing
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Critic Reviews for Port of Shadows

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Audience Reviews for Port of Shadows

  • Oct 06, 2015
    Port of Shadows is French proto-noir. The film is put together nicely in terms of shooting and vibe; the main characters have an odd but good chemistry. I agree with other reviewers that the plot is a bit lacking and the film is strangely episodic but nonetheless uprate it on account of it satisfying my tastes (French, noir).
    Robert B Super Reviewer
  • Aug 02, 2014
    Love is the only hope for people who, paradoxically seek freedom in their already predestined lives. An elegy with haunting, dreamlike atmosphere.
    Pierluigi P Super Reviewer
  • May 22, 2010
    an excellent thriller/mystery from marcel carne about a wandering soldier running from his past, but is unable to run from himself. the film has great performances, especially from gabin, and has a perfect running time to tell a simple story but keep the intrigue.
    danny d Super Reviewer
  • Dec 18, 2009
    Nelly...girl of the waterfront...who at seventeen...had lived far beyond her years
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
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