Satan's Paradise (1938)
Driven by necessity, Jean Larcher, a young agricultural engineer, accepts the degrading mission of leading to ruin, under cover of administering it, a huge cocoa plantation on the island of São Tomé. His employers, a financial coalition, indeed plan to dispossess its owner, an inexperienced young woman who has just inherited it, of her property. But when Jean comes into contact with her, he recognizes Francesca, a girl he had fond feelings for when he was a student.
Director: Félix Gandéra
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 3, 1938
Cast
- Jean-Pierre Aumont - Jean Larcher
- Jany Holt - Francesca
- Pierre Renoir - Aristophélès
- Marcelle Géniat - La marquise d'Amaral
- Lucas Gridoux - Docteur Alcacer
- Jenny Burnay - May Malestroy
- André Carnège - Vasco
- Jean-Max - Malestroy - le banquier
- Jacques Henley - Sir Nicholas
- René Génin - Le prêtre
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Félix Gandéra
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Satan's Paradise about?
- Driven by necessity, Jean Larcher, a young agricultural engineer, accepts the degrading mission of leading to ruin, under cover of administering it, a huge cocoa plantation on the island of São Tomé. His employers, a financial coalition, indeed plan to dispossess its owner, an inexperienced young woman who has just inherited it, of her property. But when Jean comes into contact with her, he recognizes Francesca, a girl he had fond feelings for when he was a student.
- Who directed Satan's Paradise?
- Satan's Paradise was directed by Félix Gandéra.
- Who stars in Satan's Paradise?
- Satan's Paradise stars Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jany Holt, Pierre Renoir, Marcelle Géniat, Lucas Gridoux, Jenny Burnay.
- How long is Satan's Paradise?
- Satan's Paradise has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).