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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Featured Crew
Henri Decoin | Director
René Wheeler | Screenplay
Jean Aurenche | Screenplay