Emile's Boat
Le Bateau d'Émile
Synopsis
Charles-Edmond, the eldest of the Larmentiel brothers, decides to return to La Rochelle, his hometown to die there. Forty years earlier he had been driven out by his father. Before passing away, the old eccentric announces that he has a hidden son, Émile, a fisherman to whom he wishes to bequeath his property. François, the younger brother, whom Charles-Edmond hates, is eyeing the inheritance to bail out the powerful family business, a veritable fishing trust, and will try to appropriate the affection and property of this inopportune heir. Émile, meanwhile, is too busy arguing with Fernande, a beugland singer, to suspect what awaits him...
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Lino Ventura
Émile Bouet
Annie Girardot
Fernande Malanpin
Pierre Brasseur
François Larmentiel
Michel Simon
Charles-Edmond Larmentiel
Jacques Monod
Maître Lamazure
Joëlle Bernard
Camille, boss of La Marine
Marcel Bernier
Plevedic, fisherman-mechanic
Étienne Bierry
Marcellin
Dominique Davray
Boss of the Mistigri café-restaurant
Jean Gaven
Fisherman
André Dalibert
Gendarme
Jacques Hilling
Record player salesman
Édith Scob
Claude Larmentiel
Roger Dutoit
Boss of the bistro
Roger Pelletier
Simon Mougin
André Certes
Lucien Beauvoisin
Jean Solar
Albert Vicart
Pierre Vielhescaze
Radio merchant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Audiard, Georges Simenon
- Original Title
- Le Bateau d'Émile
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Filmsonor, Intermondia Films, Vides Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys de La Patellière
Michel Audiard, Georges Simenon
Department Leadership Roster
Denys de La Patellière
Director
Michel Audiard
Writer
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What is Emile's Boat about?
Charles-Edmond, the eldest of the Larmentiel brothers, decides to return to La Rochelle, his hometown to die there. Forty years earlier he had been driven out by his father. Before passing away, the old eccentric announces that he has a hidden son, Émile, a fisherman to whom he wishes to bequeath his property. François, the younger brother, whom Charles-Edmond hates, is eyeing the inheritance to bail out the powerful family business, a veritable fishing trust, and will try to appropriate the affection and property of this inopportune heir. Émile, meanwhile, is too busy arguing with Fernande, a beugland singer, to suspect what awaits him...
Who directed Emile's Boat?
Emile's Boat was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Who stars in Emile's Boat?
The principal cast of Emile's Boat includes Lino Ventura, Annie Girardot, Pierre Brasseur, Michel Simon, Jacques Monod.
When was Emile's Boat released and how long is it?
Emile's Boat was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Is Emile's Boat based on a book or true story?
Emile's Boat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emile's Boat?
Emile's Boat holds official age classifications: FR: TP.