The Lovers of Bras-Mort

The Lovers of Bras-Mort

86 mins | May 10, 1951

Jean Michaut is a bargeman who lives nearby an old barge cemetery named "Bras-Mort". He is in love with Monique, the daughter of a wealthy boat owner. The girl returns his affection but runs her head against the wall of her family's class prejudices. Her "nearest and dearest" prove indeed prepared to do everything to separate the two lovers. But Monique will not buy in. On the contrary, she leaves her intolerant family to live with Jean among simple, more tolerant bargemen.

The Lovers of Bras-Mort

86 mins | May 10, 1951

The Lovers of Bras-Mort
Jean Michaut is a bargeman who lives nearby an old barge cemetery named "Bras-Mort". He is in love with Monique, the daughter of a wealthy boat owner. The girl returns his affection but runs her head against the wall of her family's class prejudices. Her "nearest and dearest" prove indeed prepared to do everything to separate the two lovers. But Monique will not buy in. On the contrary, she leaves her intolerant family to live with Jean among simple, more tolerant bargemen.
Producers
Original title Les amants de Bras-Mort
Directors Marcello Pagliero
Writers Jacques Dopagne, Robert Scipion

Cast

Nicole Courcel

as Monique Levers

Frank Villard

as Jean Michaut

Henri Génès

as Nestor

Line Noro

as Mrs. Levers

Robert Dalban

as Mr. Levers

Philippe Nicaud

as Robert Girard

Mona Goya

as The widow Girard

Jacky Flynt

as Maguy

Margo Lion

as Madame Michaut

René Génin

as Camille

Fernand Fabre

as Daniel

Georges Paulais

as The notary

Paul Faivre

as An agent

André Bellec

as Bargeman

Jean Berton

as Bargeman

Jean Clarieux

as Bargeman

Gabriel Gobin

as Bargeman

Jacques Hilling

as Bargeman