Cristobal's Gold

1940 1h 20m FR

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Synopsis

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Dupuy, the first officer of the Cristobal, a French merchant ship, is informed by cabaret dancer La Rubia that the Cristobal carries a priceless secret cargo of gold. Based on the novel by Albert t'Serstevens.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Charles Vanel
Le Coronel - le chef de la police
Dita Parlo
Lisbeth
Albert Préjean
Dupuy - le second
Conchita Montenegro
La Rubia -l'aventurière
Jim Gérald
Un pirate
Guillaume de Sax
Le capitaine
Georges Péclet
Philippe
Roger Legris
Le râleur

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jacques Becker
Writers: Carl Koch
Languages: French

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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86 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jacques Becker, shot by Nicolas Hayer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jean Wiener. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marguerite Renoir shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Charles Vanel and Dita Parlo and Albert Préjean carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0160610 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jacques Becker directs. Nicolas Hayer behind the camera. Jean Wiener scores. Marguerite Renoir cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in French.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
286 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Jacques Becker, shot by Nicolas Hayer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jean Wiener. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marguerite Renoir shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Charles Vanel and Dita Parlo and Albert Préjean carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0160610 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.