The Pelican
Le Pélican
Synopsis
Paul has been imprisoned for ten years for passing counterfeit money. He feels victimized enough, both for the prison time and for the crime which led to it; he committed the crime to give his wife the nice things she asked him for. When he discovers that she has remarried a quite wealthy man, he is outraged. However, his ire is not due to her disloyalty to him; he loved their only son to distraction, and now the boy has no knowledge or memory of him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Blain
- Screenplay & Story
- André Debaecque, Gérard Blain, Marie-Hélène Bauret
- Original Score
- Jean-Pierre Sabar
- Original Title
- Le Pélican
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Cinépol, ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Blain
André Debaecque, Gérard Blain, Marie-Hélène Bauret
Jean-Pierre Sabar
Daniel Gaudry
Marie-Aimée Debril
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Blain
Director
André Debaecque
Writer
Gérard Blain
Writer
Marie-Hélène Bauret
Writer
Daniel Gaudry
Director of Photography
Marie-Aimée Debril
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pelican
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What is The Pelican about?
Paul has been imprisoned for ten years for passing counterfeit money. He feels victimized enough, both for the prison time and for the crime which led to it; he committed the crime to give his wife the nice things she asked him for. When he discovers that she has remarried a quite wealthy man, he is outraged. However, his ire is not due to her disloyalty to him; he loved their only son to distraction, and now the boy has no knowledge or memory of him.
Who directed The Pelican?
The Pelican was directed by Gérard Blain.
Who stars in The Pelican?
The principal cast of The Pelican includes Gérard Blain, César Chauveau, Daniel Sarky, Francia Seguy.
When was The Pelican released and how long is it?
The Pelican was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pelican?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pelican was composed by Jean-Pierre Sabar.