The Man of the Sea (1920)

  • NR
  • 12/03/1920 (FR)
  • Drama
  • 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.

Marcel L'Herbier

Director, Writer

Honoré de Balzac

Novel

Cast

Jaque Catelain's headshot

Jaque Catelain

Michel
Roger Karl's headshot

Roger Karl

Nolff
Charles Boyer's headshot

Charles Boyer

Guenn la Taupe
Philippe Hériat's headshot

Philippe Hériat

Le protecteur
Marcelle Pradot's headshot

Marcelle Pradot

Djenna
Claire Prélia's headshot

Claire Prélia

La mère de Michel et de Djenna
Suzanne Doris's headshot

Suzanne Doris

Lia
Claude Autant-Lara's headshot

Claude Autant-Lara

Un des copains (uncredited)

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