The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean (1947)
Synopsis
On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l'Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone's son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor's daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.
Release Date: 1947-12-23
Runtime: 92 minutes
Director: Henri Decoin
Top Cast
- Gaby Morlay as Victorine Rousset, aka 'Maryse'
- Michel Simon as Alcide Garonne
- Nadine Alari as Augusta Boiron
- Odette Barancey as Amélie
- Pauline Carton as Aunt Marguerite
- Marc Cassot as Gustave Boiron, aka 'Pilou'
- René-Jean Chauffard as Joiner
- André Darnay as Amédée Boiron
- Pierre Darteuil as Rival
- Camille Guérini as Gendarmerie brigadier
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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