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Dominique Sanda
The Commander / Mireille
Jacques Penot
Max
Bruno Cremer
Commander Roger
Laure Duthilleul
Colette
Michel Piccoli
Narrator (voice)
Tchéky Karyo
The scarred one / André
Paul Allio
Aspirant Denis
Christiane Cohendy
Lina Colomba
Charles-Roger Bour
Lieutenant
Christine Laurent
Paillette
George Mathis
Military brothel keeper
Cécile Mazan
Bartender
Yvonne Gamy
Old Lady
Myrtille Buttner
Young woman
Michel Grisoni
Older Man
Anik Belaubre
Nurse
Claude Bouchery
North Africa General
Jean Maurel
Market gardener
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Allio
- Screenplay & Story
- René Allio
- Original Score
- Georges Boeuf
- Original Title
- Le Matelot 512
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- France 3 Cinéma, centre mediterraneen de creation cinematographique, Crédit Agricole
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Allio
René Allio, Emile Guinde
Georges Boeuf
Emmanuel Machuel, Christian Guillon
Martine Giordano
Department Leadership Roster
Martine Giordano
Editor
René Allio
Screenplay
René Allio
Director
Michèle Richer
Costume Design
Rosalie Varda
Costume Design
Georges Boeuf
Original Music Composer
Bernard Vézat
Production Design
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Christian Guillon
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Le Matelot 512.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Matelot 512
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Matelot 512 about?
Max, who dreams of adventures, abandons his studies at 18 to become involved in the navy. He becomes the sailor 512.
Who directed Le Matelot 512?
Le Matelot 512 was directed by René Allio.
Who stars in Le Matelot 512?
The principal cast of Le Matelot 512 includes Dominique Sanda, Jacques Penot, Bruno Cremer, Laure Duthilleul, Michel Piccoli.
When was Le Matelot 512 released and how long is it?
Le Matelot 512 was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Matelot 512?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Matelot 512 was composed by Georges Boeuf.
Is Le Matelot 512 based on a book or true story?
Le Matelot 512 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emile Guinde".