François Cardinaud is one of the richest shipowners in the region. But this success arouses resentment and jealousy. When Marthe, his wife, leaves the home without warning, Cardinaud sees her life cracking little by little.
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| Jean Gabin | ... |
François Cardinaud
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| Paul Frankeur | ... |
Drouin
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| Claude Sylvain | ... |
Raymonde Babin
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| Georgette Anys | ... |
Titine Babin
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| José Quaglio | ... |
Mimile Babin
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Paul Faivre | ... |
Monsieur Cardinaud - père
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| Léonce Corne | ... |
Charles Mandine
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| Florelle | ... |
Sidonie Vauquier
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| Paul Azaïs | ... |
Alphonse, le patron des 'Charentes'
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Rivers Cadet | ... |
Le patron du Robinson
(as Rivers-Cadet)
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Paul Oettly | ... |
Vauquier
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Yolande Laffon | ... |
Isabelle Mandine
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Julienne Paroli | ... |
Madame Cardinaud - mère
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| Gabriel Gobin | ... |
Arthur Cardinaud
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| Marcel Pérès | ... |
Thévenot, un marinier
(as Marcel Péres)
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Rudy Palmer | ... |
Vittorio
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Hugues Wanner | ... |
L'expert
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Joël Schmitt | ... |
Le patron du 'Grand Café'
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Jean-Louis Bras | ... |
Jean Cardinaud
(as Le petit Jean-Louis Bras)
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Monique Mélinand | ... |
Marthe Cardinaud
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| Henri Crémieux | ... |
Hubert Mandine
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| Renée Faure | ... |
Mademoiselle
(as Renée Faure de la Comédie Française)
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France Asselin | ... |
Mauricette Cardinaud (uncredited)
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Bruno Balp | ... |
Pionsard, un cafetier (uncredited)
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Marthe Barbara-Val | ... |
(uncredited)
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Charles Bouillaud | ... |
Le chef de gare (uncredited)
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| Jacques Deray | ... |
Alfred, un conducteur de car (uncredited)
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Émile Genevois | ... |
Le garçon de course (uncredited)
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Lucienne Gray | ... |
(uncredited)
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Mlle L. Gros | ... |
La femme de chambre (uncredited)
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| René Hell | ... |
Le chauffeur des Cardinaud (uncredited)
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| Jacques Marin | ... |
L'agent de police (uncredited)
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Albert Michel | ... |
Duleux, le chef de gare (uncredited)
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Georges Montant | ... |
(uncredited)
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Marcel Roche | ... |
Le mandataire en huîtres de Marennes (uncredited)
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Mme Vernaux | ... |
Mauricette Cardinaud (uncredited)
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Zeimet | ... |
Julien (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gilles Grangier | ||
Written by
| Georges Simenon | ... | (novel "Le Fils Cardinaud", 1943) |
| Michel Audiard | ... | (adaptation) & |
| Gilles Grangier | ... | (adaptation) |
| Michel Audiard | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Gustave Jif | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Fernand Rivers | ... | producer |
| René Saurel | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Henri Verdun | ||
Cinematography by
| André Thomas | ||
Editing by
| Paul Cayatte | ||
Editorial Department
| Liliane Saurel | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Robert Bouladoux | ||
Makeup Department
| Janine Casse | ... | makeup artist (as Janine Cassé) |
| Yvonne Gasperina | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jean Feix | ... | unit production manager |
| Maurice Saurel | ... | production manager |
| Jacques Serres | ... | assistant unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jacques Deray | ... | first assistant director |
| Bernard Paul | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| James Allan | ... | assistant production designer |
| Georges Fluet | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Guy Chichignoud | ... | sound assistant |
| Robert Teisseire | ... | sound engineer |
| Pierre Vigouroux | ... | sound assistant |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean Benezech | ... | first assistant camera |
| Robert Joffres | ... | still photographer |
| Maurice Kaminsky | ... | second assistant camera |
| René Ribault | ... | camera operator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Martine Guillou | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
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- Les Films Fernand Rivers (1956) (France) (theatrical) (35 and 16 mm)
- Splendal Film (1957) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Paris Première (2023) (France) (tv)
- René Chateau Video (France) (VHS)
- Éditions René Chateau (2004) (France) (DVD)
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| Plot Summary |
After thirty years of effort, the former longshoreman François Cardinaud has become one of the most powerful men in the port of La Rochelle. On the occasion of a runaway from his wife Marthe with a young thug Mimile, he meets only contempt and hostility. The whole city is delighted to see Cardinaud flouted. Marthe found, Cardinaud forgives him and becomes again the man feared by all. From now on, he will think more of the happiness of his wife. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Final film of Florelle. See more » |
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| Quotes |
Mademoiselle:
You should be delighted to be hated. It signifies success. See more » |