God Needs Men (1950)
The inhabitants of the windswept island of Sein, in the nineteenth century, in Brittany follow their own religion without need for clergy, but as strangers arrive, their faith and beliefs face a deep crisis.
Director: Jean Delannoy
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 3, 1950
Cast
- Pierre Fresnay - Thomas Gourvennec
- Madeleine Robinson - Jeanne Gourvennec
- Daniel Gélin - Joseph Le Berre
- Andrée Clément - Scholastique Kerneis
- Jean Brochard - Abbot Kerhervé
- Sylvie - Coise Karbacen
- Antoine Balpêtré - Father Gourvennec
- Germaine Kerjean - Mrs. Kermeis
- Daniel Ivernel - François Guillen
- Jean-Pierre Mocky - Pierre
Screenplay
- Henri Queffélec (Novel)
- Jean Aurenche (Screenplay)
- Pierre Bost (Screenplay)
Music: René Cloërec
Cinematography: Robert Lefebvre
Production: Transcontinental Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Delannoy
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is God Needs Men about?
- The inhabitants of the windswept island of Sein, in the nineteenth century, in Brittany follow their own religion without need for clergy, but as strangers arrive, their faith and beliefs face a deep crisis.
- Who directed God Needs Men?
- God Needs Men was directed by Jean Delannoy.
- Who stars in God Needs Men?
- God Needs Men stars Pierre Fresnay, Madeleine Robinson, Daniel Gélin, Andrée Clément, Jean Brochard, Sylvie.
- How long is God Needs Men?
- God Needs Men has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is God Needs Men?
- God Needs Men is a Drama film.
- Where was God Needs Men produced?
- God Needs Men was produced in France.