Man and Child (1956)
Fred Barker, an unmarried American who remained in France after heroically defending the country during the Second World War, runs the perfume factory in Grasse of his friend Carlo Ferelli, whose life he saved during the conflict. Fred has since adopted a little girl, Cathy. One day, he receives a visit from Félix Mercier, an old man who informs him that he has taken Cathy into his custody and that he will return her to him when Fred finds his granddaughter Hélène, a 17-year-old teenager who accuses the factory of being a front for white slavery. Fred, dumbfounded, sets out to find Hélène, so he can quickly get Cathy back.
Director: Raoul André
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 28, 1956
Cast
- Eddie Constantine - Fred Barker
- Juliette Gréco - Nicky Nistakos
- Folco Lulli - Carlo Ferrelli
- Jacqueline Ventura - Elvire
- Grégoire Aslan - Zajir
- Pascale Roberts - Rita
- Jean d'Yd - Félix Mercier
- Béatrice Altariba - Hélène Mercier
- Georges Lannes - Commissioner Denis
- Jeff Davis - Commissioner Richard
Screenplay
Production: Hoche Productions, Eden Productions, Carol Film
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Raoul André
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man and Child about?
- Fred Barker, an unmarried American who remained in France after heroically defending the country during the Second World War, runs the perfume factory in Grasse of his friend Carlo Ferelli, whose life he saved during the conflict. Fred has since adopted a little girl, Cathy. One day, he receives a visit from Félix Mercier, an old man who informs him that he has taken Cathy into his custody and that he will return her to him when Fred finds his granddaughter Hélène, a 17-year-old teenager who accuses the factory of being a front for white slavery. Fred, dumbfounded, sets out to find Hélène, so he can quickly get Cathy back.
- Who directed Man and Child?
- Man and Child was directed by Raoul André.
- Who stars in Man and Child?
- Man and Child stars Eddie Constantine, Juliette Gréco, Folco Lulli, Jacqueline Ventura, Grégoire Aslan, Pascale Roberts.
- How long is Man and Child?
- Man and Child has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Man and Child?
- Man and Child is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Man and Child produced?
- Man and Child was produced in France, Italy.