Port of Shadows
Le quai des brumes
“Tender... frankly adult. Filled with almost every emotion known to man”
Synopsis
Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.
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Le Quai des brumes (1938) Bande Annonce Originale
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 29, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Carné
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Prévert
- Original Score
- Maurice Jaubert
- Original Title
- Le quai des brumes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Ciné-Alliance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Carné
Jacques Prévert, Pierre Mac Orlan
Maurice Jaubert
Eugen Schüfftan
René Le Hénaff
Gregor Rabinovitch
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Carné
Director
Maurice Jaubert
Original Music Composer
René Le Hénaff
Editor
Eugen Schüfftan
Director of Photography
Jacques Prévert
Screenplay
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Coco Chanel
Costume Design
Gregor Rabinovitch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port of Shadows
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What is Port of Shadows about?
Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.
Who directed Port of Shadows?
Port of Shadows was directed by Marcel Carné.
Who stars in Port of Shadows?
The principal cast of Port of Shadows includes Jean Gabin, Michel Simon, Michèle Morgan, Pierre Brasseur, Édouard Delmont.
When was Port of Shadows released and how long is it?
Port of Shadows was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Port of Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Port of Shadows was composed by Maurice Jaubert.
Is Port of Shadows based on a book or true story?
Port of Shadows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Mac Orlan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Port of Shadows?
Port of Shadows holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.