God Needs Men
Dieu a besoin des hommes
Synopsis
The inhabitants of the windswept island of Sein, in the 19th-century Brittany, follow their own religion without need for clergy, but as strangers arrive, their faith and beliefs face a deep crisis.
Top Cast
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Pierre Fresnay
Thomas Gourvennec
Madeleine Robinson
Jeanne Gourvennec
Daniel Gélin
Joseph Le Berre
Andrée Clément
Scholastique Kerneis
Jean Brochard
Abbot Kerhervé
Sylvie
Coise Karbacen
Antoine Balpêtré
Father Gourvennec
Germaine Kerjean
Mrs. Kermeis
Daniel Ivernel
François Guillen
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Pierre
Jean d'Yd
Corentin Gourvennec
Raphaël Patorni
Jules
Marcel Delaître
Monsieur Kerneis
Fernand René
Yves Lannuzel
Albert Michel
Le Bail
René Génin
Yvon's father
Jean Carmet
Yvon
Jérôme Goulven
Brigadier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 26, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost
- Original Score
- René Cloërec
- Original Title
- Dieu a besoin des hommes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Transcontinental Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost, Henri Queffélec
René Cloërec
Robert Lefebvre
James Cuenet
Paul Graetz
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jean Aurenche
Screenplay
Pierre Bost
Screenplay
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
René Cloërec
Original Music Composer
René Renoux
Production Design
James Cuenet
Editor
Paul Graetz
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About God Needs Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is God Needs Men about?
The inhabitants of the windswept island of Sein, in the 19th-century Brittany, follow their own religion without need for clergy, but as strangers arrive, their faith and beliefs face a deep crisis.
Who directed God Needs Men?
God Needs Men was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in God Needs Men?
The principal cast of God Needs Men includes Pierre Fresnay, Madeleine Robinson, Daniel Gélin, Andrée Clément, Jean Brochard.
When was God Needs Men released and how long is it?
God Needs Men was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for God Needs Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for God Needs Men was composed by René Cloërec.
Is God Needs Men based on a book or true story?
God Needs Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henri Queffélec".