The Figurehead
La Figure de proue
Synopsis
At sea, sailors have got to make do with what they have. François is in love with.... the figurehead, the bust of a gorgeous woman.
Top Cast
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Madeleine Sologne
Claude
Georges Marchal
François Martineau
Pierre Dudan
Yves Morfouage
Antoine Balpêtré
Father Morfouage
Jacqueline Pierreux
Fernande Le Guen
George Cusin
Corentin
Charlotte Ecard
Mrs. Donnadieu
Jean Clarieux
Jojo
Marcel Raine
Commander Bringois
René Hell
The game warden
Jacques Dynam
Lomond
Jacques Dufilho
Commander Clement
Erno Crisa
Le Guen
Habib Benglia
The black
Mony Dalmès
Jeannick
Bernard Amiot
(uncredited)
Bob Ingarao
The brawler (uncredited)
Robert Le Fort
The fetish merchant (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Stengel
- Original Title
- La Figure de proue
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Stengel
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Stengel
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Figurehead
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What is The Figurehead about?
At sea, sailors have got to make do with what they have. François is in love with.... the figurehead, the bust of a gorgeous woman.
Who directed The Figurehead?
The Figurehead was directed by Christian Stengel.
Who stars in The Figurehead?
The principal cast of The Figurehead includes Madeleine Sologne, Georges Marchal, Pierre Dudan, Antoine Balpêtré, Jacqueline Pierreux.
When was The Figurehead released and how long is it?
The Figurehead was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.