Manon
Synopsis
Port of Marseille, France, recently liberated from the German yoke. Caught as stowaways aboard a ship, Manon, a young woman who was accused of collaborating with the Nazis, and Robert, a freedom fighter who saved her from reprisals, tell the captain about the many challenges they have had to face in order to survive.
Top Cast
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Serge Reggiani
Léon Lescaut
Michel Auclair
Robert Dégrieux
Cécile Aubry
Manon Lescaut
Andrex
Smuggler
Raymond Souplex
M. Paul
André Valmy
Lt. Besnard
Henri Vilbert
Ship Captain
Héléna Manson
Gossipy Woman
Simone Valère
Isé
Gabrielle Dorziat
Saleswoman
Dora Doll
Juliette
Gabrielle Fontan
Mme. Agnès
Wanda Ottoni
Rosy Varte
Edmond Ardisson
Michel Bouquet
Second
Robert Dalban
Headwaiter
Jean Hébey
Hotel Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 25, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jean Ferry
- Original Score
- Paul Misraki
- Original Title
- Manon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Alcina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jean Ferry, Abbé Prévost
Paul Misraki
Armand Thirard
Monique Kirsanoff
Paul-Edmond Decharme
Department Leadership Roster
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Director
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Screenplay
Jean Ferry
Screenplay
Paul Misraki
Original Music Composer
Max Douy
Production Design
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Monique Kirsanoff
Editor
Paul-Edmond Decharme
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manon about?
Port of Marseille, France, recently liberated from the German yoke. Caught as stowaways aboard a ship, Manon, a young woman who was accused of collaborating with the Nazis, and Robert, a freedom fighter who saved her from reprisals, tell the captain about the many challenges they have had to face in order to survive.
Who directed Manon?
Manon was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
Who stars in Manon?
The principal cast of Manon includes Serge Reggiani, Michel Auclair, Cécile Aubry, Andrex, Raymond Souplex.
When was Manon released and how long is it?
Manon was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Manon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manon was composed by Paul Misraki.
Is Manon based on a book or true story?
Manon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Abbé Prévost".