Pierre and Jean
Pierre et Jean
Synopsis
Alice, an unhappy young woman in the household, is the mother of a little boy, Pierre. She falls in love with a young doctor and plans to run away with him and his son. Finally, not considering the right to deprive Pierre of his father, she gives up. Twenty years pass, Pierre has grown up, he suspects his little brother, Jean, of just being his half-brother. His suspicions gnaw at him, his mother confesses to him her past fault. Faced with this confession, Pierre will abandon the one who sacrificed her life for him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Cayatte
- Screenplay & Story
- André Cayatte
- Original Title
- Pierre et Jean
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Continental Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Cayatte
André Cayatte, André-Paul Antoine, Guy de Maupassant
Charles Bauer
Marguerite Beaugé
Department Leadership Roster
André Cayatte
Director
André Cayatte
Screenplay
Charles Bauer
Director of Photography
Marguerite Beaugé
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pierre and Jean
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pierre and Jean about?
Alice, an unhappy young woman in the household, is the mother of a little boy, Pierre. She falls in love with a young doctor and plans to run away with him and his son. Finally, not considering the right to deprive Pierre of his father, she gives up. Twenty years pass, Pierre has grown up, he suspects his little brother, Jean, of just being his half-brother. His suspicions gnaw at him, his mother confesses to him her past fault. Faced with this confession, Pierre will abandon the one who sacrificed her life for him.
Who directed Pierre and Jean?
Pierre and Jean was directed by André Cayatte.
Who stars in Pierre and Jean?
The principal cast of Pierre and Jean includes Renée Saint-Cyr, Noël Roquevert, Jacques Dumesnil, Gilbert Gil, Bernard Lancret.
When was Pierre and Jean released and how long is it?
Pierre and Jean was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Is Pierre and Jean based on a book or true story?
Pierre and Jean is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy de Maupassant".