The Man of the Sea
L'Homme du large
Synopsis
Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
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Jaque Catelain
Michel
Roger Karl
Nolff
Charles Boyer
Guenn la Taupe
Philippe Hériat
Le protecteur
Marcelle Pradot
Djenna
Claire Prélia
La mère de Michel et de Djenna
Suzanne Doris
Lia
Claude Autant-Lara
Un des copains (uncredited)
Dimitri Dragomir
Un des copains (uncredited)
Lili Samuel
La lesbienne (uncredited)
Georges Forois
Un pêcheur (uncredited)
Madame Pâquerette
La tenancière (uncredited)
Jeanne Bérangère
(uncredited)
André Daven
(uncredited)
Jane Dolys
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pordenone Silent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel L'Herbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel L'Herbier, Honoré de Balzac
- Original Title
- L'Homme du large
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont Série Pax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel L'Herbier
Marcel L'Herbier, Honoré de Balzac
Jaque Catelain, Marcel L'Herbier
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel L'Herbier
Director
Marcel L'Herbier
Writer
Jaque Catelain
Editor
Marcel L'Herbier
Editor
Robert-Jules Garnier
Production Design
Claude Autant-Lara
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man of the Sea
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What is The Man of the Sea about?
Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
Who directed The Man of the Sea?
The Man of the Sea was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Who stars in The Man of the Sea?
The principal cast of The Man of the Sea includes Jaque Catelain, Roger Karl, Charles Boyer, Philippe Hériat, Marcelle Pradot.
When was The Man of the Sea released and how long is it?
The Man of the Sea was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is The Man of the Sea based on a book or true story?
The Man of the Sea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".