Movie: The shelter

Top 8 Billed Cast

Alice Field
Alice Field

André Burgère
André Burgère

Pierre Etchepare
Pierre Etchepare

Gina Barbieri
Gina Barbieri

Jean Fay
Jean Fay

René Montis
René Montis

Armand Bour
Armand Bour

Louis Arnoult
Louis Arnoult

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    A young Corsican is obliged by a tradition of vendetta for his late father, to kill the uncle of a girl he loves, because that man was the murderer. His search for vengeance leads to being pursued by the police and a tragic fate.

  • Release Date

    1931-01-09

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    7

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    Français
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