
Distress
Désarroi
Synopsis
Martine discovers, on the eve of her wedding, that her mother, whom she believed to be dead, leads an adventurous life. Pierre, her fiancé, unable to overcome his family's opposition to the revelation of this news, decides to kidnap Martine. The adventurer, who is not recognized by her daughter, agrees to leave France. The family of the young man will no longer put obstacles in the way of marriage.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Suzy Carrier
Martine
Jules Berry
Frontenac
Gabrielle Dorziat
Madame Meillan
Jean Debucourt
Clermont-Latour
Tramel
Carrière
Valentine Tessier
Odette
Jean Mercanton
Pierre
Léonce Corne
Simonin
Robert Hommet
Philippe
Jacques Emmanuel
Michel Lestan
Player
Maurice Marceau
Inspector
Thérèse Aspar
Suzanne Barral
Dany Dane
Rolande d'Arcy
Nicolas Amato
Croupier
Léonce
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert-Paul Dagan
- Original Title
- Désarroi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert-Paul Dagan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert-Paul Dagan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Distress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Distress about?
Martine discovers, on the eve of her wedding, that her mother, whom she believed to be dead, leads an adventurous life. Pierre, her fiancé, unable to overcome his family's opposition to the revelation of this news, decides to kidnap Martine. The adventurer, who is not recognized by her daughter, agrees to leave France. The family of the young man will no longer put obstacles in the way of marriage.
Who directed Distress?
Distress was directed by Robert-Paul Dagan.
Who stars in Distress?
The principal cast of Distress includes Suzy Carrier, Jules Berry, Gabrielle Dorziat, Jean Debucourt, Tramel.
When was Distress released and how long is it?
Distress was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
