The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean (1947)
On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l'Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone's son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor's daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.
Director: Henri Decoin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: December 23, 1947
Cast
- Gaby Morlay - Victorine Rousset, aka 'Maryse'
- Michel Simon - Alcide Garonne
- Nadine Alari - Augusta Boiron
- Odette Barancey - Amélie
- Pauline Carton - Aunt Marguerite
- Marc Cassot - Gustave Boiron, aka 'Pilou'
- René-Jean Chauffard - Joiner
- André Darnay - Amédée Boiron
- Pierre Darteuil - Rival
- Camille Guérini - Gendarmerie brigadier
Screenplay
- René Wheeler (Screenplay)
- Jean Aurenche (Screenplay)
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Henri Decoin
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean about?
- On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l'Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone's son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor's daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.
- Who directed The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean?
- The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean was directed by Henri Decoin.
- Who stars in The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean?
- The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean stars Gaby Morlay, Michel Simon, Nadine Alari, Odette Barancey, Pauline Carton, Marc Cassot.
- How long is The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean?
- The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean?
- The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean is a Drama film.
- Where was The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean produced?
- The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean was produced in France.