The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean
Les Amants du pont Saint-Jean
Synopsis
On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l'Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone's son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor's daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.
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Gaby Morlay
Victorine Rousset, aka 'Maryse'
Michel Simon
Alcide Garonne
Nadine Alari
Augusta Boiron
Odette Barancey
Amélie
Pauline Carton
Aunt Marguerite
Marc Cassot
Gustave Boiron, aka 'Pilou'
René-Jean Chauffard
Joiner
André Darnay
Amédée Boiron
Pierre Darteuil
Rival
Camille Guérini
Gendarmerie brigadier
Albert Rémy
Drowned man's brother-in-law
Madeleine Suffel
Drowned man's relative
Geneviève Morel
Maid
Renée d'Yd
Joséphine Girard
Pierre Ferval
Emile Chopitel
Marcel Demars
René Génin
Labique, second-hand clothes dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Decoin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche, René Wheeler
- Original Title
- Les Amants du pont Saint-Jean
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Decoin
Jean Aurenche, René Wheeler
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Decoin
Director
Jean Aurenche
Screenplay
René Wheeler
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean
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What is The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean about?
On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l'Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone's son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor's daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.
Who directed The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean?
The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean was directed by Henri Decoin.
Who stars in The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean?
The principal cast of The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean includes Gaby Morlay, Michel Simon, Nadine Alari, Odette Barancey, Pauline Carton.
When was The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean released and how long is it?
The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean?
The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).