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Le garçon sauvage (1951)
Based on the novel of the same name by writer Edouard Peisson, this Jean Delannoy film display one boy’s unconditional love for his mother, despite her tragic mistreatment of him. After being raised by a shepherd for the past 12 years, Simon (Pierre-Michel Beck) is reunited with his mother Marie (Madeleine Robinson). Marie is a prostitute in Marseilles and is now stable enough to welcome Simon back into her life. Unaware of her profession at first, Simon is happy to have his mom back, but in time he learns how she makes her living. This troubles Simon but he continues to love her, despite not loving her chosen profession. His anger toward this issue gets directed toward Marie’s louse of a boyfriend, Paul (Frank Villard), and the result is a heartfelt tale about love and family.
Updated May 21 2020
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Cast
Franck Villard
Paul
Henri Arius
Victor - le patron du café
Nicolas Amato
Le complice
Pierre-Michel Beck
Simon
Crew
Henri Jeanson
Adaptation
Henri Jeanson
Screenplay
Robert Lefebvre
Cinematography
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jean Delannoy
Adaptation
James Cuenet
Editor
Edouard Peisson
Novel
Joseph Bercholz
Producer
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