Port of Desire (1958)

Port of Desire (1958) poster

Pierre is in Hamburg on a merchant ship with his friends Georges and Jean-Marie. While they are just looking for a good time in the twenty-four hours they have to waste in the city, Pierre is seized by the memory of a young German girl, Maria, whom he had known and probably loved when he was a prisoner of war in the bombed-out port of Hamburg. He abandons his companions in search of her, but is unable to trace her, her house having been destroyed and the search services having no record of her.

Director: Yves Allégret
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jean Ledrut
Cinematography: Armand Thirard
Editing: Claude Nicole
Country: France
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: fr

Keywords

hamburg, germany

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Port of Desire about?
Pierre is in Hamburg on a merchant ship with his friends Georges and Jean-Marie. While they are just looking for a good time in the twenty-four hours they have to waste in the city, Pierre is seized by the memory of a young German girl, Maria, whom he had known and probably loved when he was a prisoner of war in the bombed-out port of Hamburg. He abandons his companions in search of her, but is unable to trace her, her house having been destroyed and the search services having no record of her.
Who directed Port of Desire?
Port of Desire was directed by Yves Allégret.
Who stars in Port of Desire?
Port of Desire stars Hildegard Knef, Daniel Gélin, Jean Lefebvre, Daniel Sorano, Frédéric O'Brady, Almuth Bock.
How long is Port of Desire?
Port of Desire has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Port of Desire?
Port of Desire is a Drama film.
Where was Port of Desire produced?
Port of Desire was produced in France.