Human Freight

1937 1h 36m FR

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9.0

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★9.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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1915, in invaded Belgium, the Germans seek in vain to dismantle the organization of the smugglers of men who help volunteers to cross the Dutch border.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Constant Rémy
Nelissen
Jean Galland
Captain Rose
Paul Azaïs
Arsène
Junie Astor
Elisabeth Nelissen
Hubert Daix
Robert Dalban
Pierre Labry
Goliath
Myno Burney
Greta Worms

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: René Jayet
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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ERA

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89 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Constant Rémy and Jean Galland and Paul Azaïs carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0188991 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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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

René Jayet directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

189 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Constant Rémy and Jean Galland and Paul Azaïs carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0188991 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.