The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean

The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean

92 mins | Drama | Dec. 23, 1947

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.

The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean

92 mins | Drama | Dec. 23, 1947

The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean
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.
Producers
Original title Les amants du pont Saint-Jean
Directors Henri Decoin
Writers Jean Aurenche, René Wheeler

Cast

Gaby Morlay

as Maryse

Michel Simon

as Alcide Garonne

Nadine Alari

as Augusta Boiron

Odette Barancey

as Amélie

Pauline Carton

as Tante Marguerite

Marc Cassot

as Gustave Garonne

René-Jean Chauffard

as le menuisier /

André Darnay

as Amédée Boiron

Pierre Darteuil

as Rival /