The Man of the Sea(1920)
Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
Movie: The Man of the Sea
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Michel
Nolff
Guenn la Taupe
Le protecteur
Djenna
Un des copains (uncredited)
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Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
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1920-12-03
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