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The Man of the Sea(1920)
Status: Released
Date: 1920-12-03
63%
11 Votes
Time: 1h 26m
Overview:
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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Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Gaumont Série Pax
Movie: The Man of the Sea
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jaque Catelain
Michel
Roger Karl
Nolff
Charles Boyer
Guenn la Taupe
Philippe Hériat
Le protecteur
Marcelle Pradot
Djenna
Claire Prélia
La mère de Michel et de Djenna
Claude Autant-Lara
Un des copains (uncredited)
Lili Samuel
La lesbienne (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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