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Jocelyn(1952)
Status: Released
Date: 1952-01-18
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Time: 1h 32m
Overview:
In 1786, Jocelyn entered the Seminary. He leaves his share of the inheritance to his younger sister Julie. In 1793, on the point of being ordained a priest, the Revolution forced him to take refuge in the Alps. There he meets Laurence, first disguised as a young boy. A great friendship binds them which turns into love when Jocelyn discovers the girl's true identity. Yet faithful to the promise he made to the Superior of his Seminary, Jocelyn will not abandon his faith.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Panthéon Productions
Movie: Jocelyn
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jean Desailly
Jocelyn
Simone Valère
Laurence
Jean Vilar
The Superior of the new seminary
Germaine de France
Nicole Berger
Julie, Jocelyn's sister
Gérard Buhr
André Carnège
The Superior of the old seminary
Jean Debucourt
Julie's godfather
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In 1786, Jocelyn entered the Seminary. He leaves his share of the inheritance to his younger sister Julie. In 1793, on the point of being ordained a priest, the Revolution forced him to take refuge in the Alps. There he meets Laurence, first disguised as a young boy. A great friendship binds them which turns into love when Jocelyn discovers the girl's true identity. Yet faithful to the promise he made to the Superior of his Seminary, Jocelyn will not abandon his faith.
Release Date
1952-01-18
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Français
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