The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Marcel L'HerbierDirector
- Marcel L'HerbierWriter
Cast
- Jaque CatelainMichel
- Roger KarlNolff
- Charles BoyerGuenn la Taupe
- Philippe HériatLe protecteur
- Marcelle PradotDjenna
- Claire PréliaLa mère de Michel et de Djenna
- Suzanne DorisLia
- Claude Autant-LaraUn des copains (uncredited)
- Dimitri DragomirUn des copains (uncredited)
- Lili SamuelLa lesbienne (uncredited)
- Georges ForoisUn pêcheur (uncredited)
- Madame PâqueretteLa tenancière (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
fishermansilent film