The Sandman
Le Marchand de Sable
Synopsis
Lieutenant Varnière, responsible for discovering the cause of the death of two officers in Algeria, unmasks the assassin in the person of a Russian who lives with three women. He falls in love with one of them and runs away with her while the Russian is killed by a devoted servant.
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Jean Toulout
Warneskine
Kaissa Robba
Gritcha
Jean Worms
Le commandant Saint-Hallier
Tahar Hannache
Mohamed
Alexandre Mihalesco
Haïoub
Suzanne Christy
Sandra
Jean Heuzé
Le lieutenant Varnière
Louis Zellas
Igor
Paul Achard
Le cuisinier
Jacques Gautier
Prémelle
Rodolphe Marcilly
Laurey
Charles Lorrain
Damboine
Sola Fayarvay
Diana Kotchaki
Robert Tourneur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Hugon
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Achard, Georges André-Cuel, Jean Toulout
- Original Title
- Le Marchand de Sable
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Hugon
Paul Achard, Georges André-Cuel, Jean Toulout
Department Leadership Roster
André Hugon
Director
Paul Achard
Writer
Georges André-Cuel
Writer
Jean Toulout
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sandman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sandman about?
Lieutenant Varnière, responsible for discovering the cause of the death of two officers in Algeria, unmasks the assassin in the person of a Russian who lives with three women. He falls in love with one of them and runs away with her while the Russian is killed by a devoted servant.
Who directed The Sandman?
The Sandman was directed by André Hugon.
Who stars in The Sandman?
The principal cast of The Sandman includes Jean Toulout, Kaissa Robba, Jean Worms, Tahar Hannache, Alexandre Mihalesco.
When was The Sandman released and how long is it?
The Sandman was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.