Savage Triangle (1951)
Based on the novel of the same name by writer Edouard Peisson, this Jean Delannoy film display one boy’s unconditional love for his mother, despite her tragic mistreatment of him. After being raised by a shepherd for the past 12 years, Simon (Pierre-Michel Beck) is reunited with his mother Marie (Madeleine Robinson). Marie is a prostitute in Marseilles and is now stable enough to welcome Simon back into her life. Unaware of her profession at first, Simon is happy to have his mom back, but in time he learns how she makes her living. This troubles Simon but he continues to love her, despite not loving her chosen profession. His anger toward this issue gets directed toward Marie’s louse of a boyfriend, Paul (Frank Villard), and the result is a heartfelt tale about love and family.
Cast
- Madeleine Robinson - Marie
- Frank Villard - Paul
- Nicolas Amato - Le complice
- Henri Arius - Victor - le patron du café
- Pierre-Michel Beck - Simon
- Edmond Beauchamp - Gilles
- Géo Beuf
- Dora Doll - La blonde amie de Paul
- Géo Dorlis
- Georges Douking - Le paysan
Screenplay
- Henri Jeanson (Adaptation)
- Jean Delannoy (Adaptation)
- Henri Jeanson (Screenplay)
- Edouard Peisson (Novel)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Savage Triangle about?
- Based on the novel of the same name by writer Edouard Peisson, this Jean Delannoy film display one boy’s unconditional love for his mother, despite her tragic mistreatment of him. After being raised by a shepherd for the past 12 years, Simon (Pierre-Michel Beck) is reunited with his mother Marie (Madeleine Robinson). Marie is a prostitute in Marseilles and is now stable enough to welcome Simon back into her life. Unaware of her profession at first, Simon is happy to have his mom back, but in time he learns how she makes her living. This troubles Simon but he continues to love her, despite not loving her chosen profession. His anger toward this issue gets directed toward Marie’s louse of a boyfriend, Paul (Frank Villard), and the result is a heartfelt tale about love and family.
- Who directed Savage Triangle?
- Savage Triangle was directed by Jean Delannoy.
- Who stars in Savage Triangle?
- Savage Triangle stars Madeleine Robinson, Frank Villard, Nicolas Amato, Henri Arius, Pierre-Michel Beck, Edmond Beauchamp.
- How long is Savage Triangle?
- Savage Triangle has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Savage Triangle?
- Savage Triangle is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Savage Triangle produced?
- Savage Triangle was produced in France.