Jamaican Man (1950)
Jacques Mervel, also known as "L'Homme de la Jamaïque" makes use of his talents as a gun runner in Tangiers, Morocco. After triumphing over a rival gang, he decides to quit the job and to start a new life with Vicky, a pretty young nurse. In Paris, a doctor lets him know that he is affected by leprosy. In desperation, Jacques runs away from Vicky to spare her. When she realizes the reason why Jacques has disappeared from her life, she joins him with a view to helping him fight the disease.
Director: Maurice de Canonge
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: December 22, 1950
Cast
- Pierre Brasseur - Jacques Mervel
- Véra Norman - Vicky Blanchard
- Georges Tabet - Pablo Lopez
- Marcelle Géniat - Mrs. Milleris
- Louis Seigner - Captain Hoggan
- Jean-Roger Caussimon - Doctor Van Boeken
- Jany Vallières - Marguerite
- Daniel Lecourtois - Doctor Marc Heckart
- Félix Paquet
- Jacques Sablon
Screenplay
- Robert Gaillard (Novel)
- Jacques Companéez (Screenplay)
- Louis Martin (Dialogue)
Music: Louiguy
Cinematography: Lucien Joulin
Editing: Louis Devaivre
Production: Bellair Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Maurice de Canonge
More Films in Genre: Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jamaican Man about?
- Jacques Mervel, also known as "L'Homme de la Jamaïque" makes use of his talents as a gun runner in Tangiers, Morocco. After triumphing over a rival gang, he decides to quit the job and to start a new life with Vicky, a pretty young nurse. In Paris, a doctor lets him know that he is affected by leprosy. In desperation, Jacques runs away from Vicky to spare her. When she realizes the reason why Jacques has disappeared from her life, she joins him with a view to helping him fight the disease.
- Who directed Jamaican Man?
- Jamaican Man was directed by Maurice de Canonge.
- Who stars in Jamaican Man?
- Jamaican Man stars Pierre Brasseur, Véra Norman, Georges Tabet, Marcelle Géniat, Louis Seigner, Jean-Roger Caussimon.
- How long is Jamaican Man?
- Jamaican Man has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Jamaican Man?
- Jamaican Man is a Adventure film.
- Where was Jamaican Man produced?
- Jamaican Man was produced in France.