The Man by the Shore
L'Homme sur les quais
Synopsis
Early 1960s Haiti during 'Papa Doc' Duvalier's dictatorship seen through the eyes of a young girl whose family has suffered heavily.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Peck
- Screenplay & Story
- André Graill, Raoul Peck
- Original Score
- Amos Coulanges
- Original Title
- L'Homme sur les quais
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Haiti, Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Blue Films, Les Productions du Regard, Velvet Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Peck
André Graill, Raoul Peck
Amos Coulanges
Armand Marco
Jacques Comets
Pascal Verroust
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Peck
Director
Pascal Verroust
Producer
Armand Marco
Director of Photography
Jacques Comets
Editor
Gilles Aird
Production Design
Chantal Bourigot
Costume Design
André Graill
Screenplay
Raoul Peck
Screenplay
Amos Coulanges
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man by the Shore
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man by the Shore about?
Early 1960s Haiti during 'Papa Doc' Duvalier's dictatorship seen through the eyes of a young girl whose family has suffered heavily.
Who directed The Man by the Shore?
The Man by the Shore was directed by Raoul Peck.
Who stars in The Man by the Shore?
The principal cast of The Man by the Shore includes Jennifer Zubar, Toto Bissainthe, Patrick Rameau, Jean-Michel Martial, Mireille Metellus.
When was The Man by the Shore released and how long is it?
The Man by the Shore was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man by the Shore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man by the Shore was composed by Amos Coulanges.