The Baron of the Locks

The read

It runs a compact 1h 30m.

Synopsis

Lucky Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine wins a boat in a card game and takes off with his former lover in search of new adventures. Adverse circumstances land them in a small town, where the Baron's seafaring companion departs for more attractive scenery offered by a wealthy local. Meanwhile, there's a certain charming café owner that the Baron finds irresistible – at least for awhile.

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Key crew

• Jean DelannoyDirector
• Maurice DruonWriter
• Michel AudiardWriter

Cast

• Jean GabinBaron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine
• Micheline PreslePerle Germain-Joubert
• Jacques CastelotMarquis François-Marie de Villamayor
• Jean DesaillyMr. Maurice Montbernon
• Blanchette BrunoyMaria Vilandier, innkeeper
• Aimée MortimerGaby Bonnetang
• Jean ConstantinPrince Héliakim Sadokkan
• Robert DalbanGuillaume, manager of the flying club
• Jacques HillingCasino supervisor
• Pierre-LouisGeorges, barman
• Alexandre RignaultFirmin, lock keeper
• Dominique BoscheroSaddokan's new friend

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