Emile's Boat

1962 1h 38m FR

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 10

ComedyDramaMysteryCrime

Synopsis

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Charles-Edmond, the eldest of the Larmentiel brothers, decides to return to La Rochelle, his hometown to die there. Forty years earlier he had been driven out by his father. Before passing away, the old eccentric announces that he has a hidden son, Émile, a fisherman to whom he wishes to bequeath his property. François, the younger brother, whom Charles-Edmond hates, is eyeing the inheritance to bail out the powerful family business, a veritable fishing trust, and will try to appropriate the affection and property of this inopportune heir. Émile, meanwhile, is too busy arguing with Fernande, a beugland singer, to suspect what awaits him...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lino Ventura
Émile Bouet
Annie Girardot
Fernande Malanpin
Pierre Brasseur
François Larmentiel
Michel Simon
Charles-Edmond Larmentiel
Jacques Monod
Maître Lamazure
Joëlle Bernard
Camille, boss of La Marine
Marcel Bernier
Plevedic, fisherman-mechanic
Étienne Bierry
Marcellin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Denys de La Patellière
Writers: Michel Audiard
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Lino Ventura and Annie Girardot and Pierre Brasseur carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0054669 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

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Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Denys de La Patellière directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

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164 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Lino Ventura and Annie Girardot and Pierre Brasseur carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0054669 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.