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The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean

First aired on Dec 23, 1947

Runtime: 92 mins

70%

Genres: Drama

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.

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Gaby Morlay | Victorine Rousset, aka 'Maryse'
Michel Simon | Alcide Garonne
Nadine Alari | Augusta Boiron
Odette Barancey | Amélie
Pauline Carton | Aunt Marguerite
Marc Cassot | Gustave Boiron, aka 'Pilou'
Featured Crew
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Henri Decoin | Director
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René Wheeler | Screenplay
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Jean Aurenche | Screenplay