Manon (1949)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 40min
- Crime, Drama
- 09 Mar 1949 (France)
- Movie
A classic tale about bitter relationships between a frivolous girl and a soldier is adapted for the post-World War II time.
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Awards:
- 2 wins.
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| Serge Reggiani | ... |
Léon Lescaut
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| Michel Auclair | ... |
Robert Desgrieux
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| Cécile Aubry | ... |
Manon Lescaut
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| Andrex | ... |
Le trafiquant
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| Raymond Souplex | ... |
M. Paul
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André Valmy | ... |
Lieutenant Besnard / Bandit Chief
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Henri Vilbert | ... |
Le commandant du navire / Ship's Captain
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| Héléna Manson | ... |
La commère (une paysanne normande)
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| Dora Doll | ... |
Juliette
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| Simone Valère | ... |
Isé, la soubrette
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Gabrielle Fontan | ... |
La vendeuse à la toilette
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Wanda Ottoni |
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Rosy Varte | ... |
Petit rôle
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| Edmond Ardisson | ... |
(as Ardisson)
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| Michel Bouquet | ... |
Le second
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| Robert Dalban | ... |
Le maître d'hôtel
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Jean Hébey | ... |
L'hôtelière
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Jean Témerson | ... |
Le portier du 'Magic'
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| Gabrielle Dorziat | ... |
Mme Agnès
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Paul Barge | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Charles Camus | ... |
Un vieux monsieur (uncredited)
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Marius David | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Joé Davray | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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| Hubert de Lapparent | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Jean Despeaux | ... |
Le boxeur (uncredited)
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Max Doria | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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| Jacques Dynam | ... |
Un marin (uncredited)
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| Max Elloy | ... |
Le garçon de restaurant (uncredited)
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Georges Fabre | ... |
Un marin (uncredited)
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Robert Fretel | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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| Daniel Ivernel | ... |
American Officer (uncredited)
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François Joux | ... |
L'architecte (uncredited)
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Jean Lagache | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Elisa Lamotte | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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| Liliane Maigné | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Frédéric Mariotti | ... |
Le timonier (uncredited)
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Franck Maurice | ... |
Un voyageur (uncredited)
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Geneviève Morel | ... |
La mère dans le tarin (uncredited)
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Henri Niel | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Raphaël Patorni | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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| Perrette Souplex | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Victor Tabournot | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Jean-Marc Tennberg | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Pierre Trabaud | ... |
Petit rôle (uncredited)
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Charles Vissières | ... |
Un vieil homme (uncredited)
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Louis Vonelly | ... |
M. Dégrieux (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Henri-Georges Clouzot | ||
Written by
| Abbé Prévost | ... | (novel: Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut) |
| Henri-Georges Clouzot | ... | (written by) (as H.G. Clouzot) & |
| Jean Ferry | ... | (written by) (as J. Ferry) |
Produced by
| Paul-Edmond Decharme | ... | presents (as P-E Decharme) |
Music by
| Paul Misraki | ||
Cinematography by
| Armand Thirard | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Monique Kirsanoff | ||
Production Design by
| Max Douy | ||
Production Management
| Louis Wipf | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Serge Vallin | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Jean André | ... | assistant art director |
| Raymond Dieu | ... | property master |
| Max Douy | ... | architect |
| Georges Lévy | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| William Robert Sivel | ... | sound mixer (as William Sivel) |
Visual Effects by
| Nicolas Wilcké | ... | visual effects coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lucienne Chevert | ... | still photographer |
| Louis Née | ... | camera operator |
Location Management
| Basile | ... | location manager |
| Lucien Lippens | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Andrée Ruzé | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Henri Sorbets | ... | technical advisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinédis (1949) (France) (theatrical)
- Toho (1950) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Éditions Montparnasse (2017) (France) (DVD) (restaured master) (PAL)
- Altior Films (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Artisti Associati (1949) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Films du Jeudi, Les (France) (theatrical)
- Grand National Pictures (1951) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Majestic Films (Switzerland) (theatrical) (French speaking region)
- Suomi-Filmi (1950) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Vértice 360 (2014) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Arrow Academy (2020) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Arrow Video (2020) (United States)
- DisCina International (1950) (United States) (subtitled)
- France 3 (1979) (France) (tv)
- France 3 (2021) (France) (tv)
- I.V.C. (2005) (Japan) (DVD)
- JJM (2001) (France) (DVD)
- M6 Vidéo (2010) (France) (DVD)
- NHK BS1 (1985) (Japan) (tv)
- NHK Kyôiku (1985) (Japan) (tv)
- New Line Films S.L. (2015) (Spain) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Biennale di Venezia, La (award: Le Grand Prix - 1949)
- Théâtre Lancry (cast: les Acteurs Yiddish du Théâtre Lancry)
- Leclercq et Compagnie (music publisher)
- Éditions Impéria (music publisher: avec autorisation des)
- Carven (costumes: Robes de la Maison)
- Franstudio (filmed at: Joinville-le-Pont)
- Studios de la Victorine (studio)
- Guild of Television Camera Professionals (GTC) (laboratory)
- R.C.A. (music recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An adaptation of Abbe Prevost's classic French novel 'Manon Lescaut', updated to post-World War II France, in which a former French Resistance activist rescues Manon from villagers who want to lynch her for collaborating with the Nazis. They move to Paris, but their relationship quickly turns stormy after they get involved in profiteering, prostitution and murder...
Written by Michael Brooke |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In Italy, the film was shown only in original version with subtitles for censorship reasons. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Catalogue of Ships (2008). See more » |
| Quotes |
Manon Lescaut:
There is nothing dirty when we love each other. ["Il n'y a rien de dégoûtant quand on s'aime."] See more » |