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The Man of the Sea

Film

The Man of the Sea

5.9

1h 26m

1920

Synopsis

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.

Director

Marcel L'Herbier

Drama

fishermansilent film

Cast & Crew

Jaque Catelain

Jaque Catelain

as Michel

Roger Karl

Roger Karl

as Nolff

Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer

as Guenn la Taupe

Philippe Hériat

Philippe Hériat

as Le protecteur

Marcelle Pradot

Marcelle Pradot

as Djenna

Claire Prélia

Claire Prélia

as La mère de Michel et de Djenna

Suzanne Doris

as Lia

Claude Autant-Lara

Claude Autant-Lara

as Un des copains (uncredited)

Dimitri Dragomir

as Un des copains (uncredited)

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