Jamaican Man
L'Homme de la Jamaïque
Synopsis
Jacques Mervel, also known as "L'Homme de la Jamaïque" makes use of his talents as a gun runner in Tangiers, Morocco. After triumphing over a rival gang, he decides to quit the job and to start a new life with Vicky, a pretty young nurse. In Paris, a doctor lets him know that he is affected by leprosy. In desperation, Jacques runs away from Vicky to spare her. When she realizes the reason why Jacques has disappeared from her life, she joins him with a view to helping him fight the disease.
Top Cast
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Pierre Brasseur
Jacques Mervel
Véra Norman
Vicky Blanchard
Georges Tabet
Pablo Lopez
Marcelle Géniat
Mrs. Milleris
Louis Seigner
Captain Hoggan
Jean-Roger Caussimon
Doctor Van Boeken
Jany Vallières
Marguerite
Daniel Lecourtois
Doctor Marc Heckart
Félix Paquet
Jacques Sablon
Hélène Dassonville
Jo Dervo
Captain of the ship
Georges Atlas
Jean Pignol
Navari
Simone Laure
Anita
Félix Oudart
Commissioner
Alexandre Rignault
Rapal
Nicolas Amato
Lopez's servant (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice de Canonge
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Companéez
- Original Score
- Louiguy
- Original Title
- L'Homme de la Jamaïque
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Bellair Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice de Canonge
Jacques Companéez, Robert Gaillard, Louis Martin
Louiguy
Lucien Joulin
Louis Devaivre
André Halley des Fontaines
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice de Canonge
Director
Jacques Companéez
Screenplay
André Halley des Fontaines
Producer
Louiguy
Original Music Composer
Lucien Joulin
Director of Photography
Louis Devaivre
Editor
Robert Dumesnil
Production Design
Jean Baillie
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamaican Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jamaican Man about?
Jacques Mervel, also known as "L'Homme de la Jamaïque" makes use of his talents as a gun runner in Tangiers, Morocco. After triumphing over a rival gang, he decides to quit the job and to start a new life with Vicky, a pretty young nurse. In Paris, a doctor lets him know that he is affected by leprosy. In desperation, Jacques runs away from Vicky to spare her. When she realizes the reason why Jacques has disappeared from her life, she joins him with a view to helping him fight the disease.
Who directed Jamaican Man?
Jamaican Man was directed by Maurice de Canonge.
Who stars in Jamaican Man?
The principal cast of Jamaican Man includes Pierre Brasseur, Véra Norman, Georges Tabet, Marcelle Géniat, Louis Seigner.
When was Jamaican Man released and how long is it?
Jamaican Man was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Jamaican Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jamaican Man was composed by Louiguy.
Is Jamaican Man based on a book or true story?
Jamaican Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Gaillard".