The Lost Village
Le Village perdu
Synopsis
In the peaceful alpine village of Granges-de-Mortes, a tragedy has just taken place: Gustave Boeuf, the local Casanova, has mysteriously died at the foot of a wayside cross. Shortly afterwards, a peasant, who is suspected of having murdered him, hangs himself from a branch of the calvary. But was he the real culprit? Angélique Barrodet, an old maid , who had been Gustave's fiancée before he abandoned her on the very day of their wedding, leads the investigation in her own way.
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Gaby Morlay
Angélique Barrodet
Alfred Adam
Gustave Boeuf
Noël Roquevert
Father Landrin, peasant
Line Noro
Amélina Landrin
René Génin
Toubredin
Lucienne Laurence
Josette Marny
Jean Wall
Tancaz, tavern keeper
Guy Decomble
Jean Pétrat
Albert Rémy
Mountaineer
Arlette Merry
Berthe Tancuaz
Marcel Delaître
Rondelot
Henry Gerrar
Mayor
Lil Boël
Superior
Léonce Corne
Doctor
Marthe Mellot
Old lady
Guy Favières
Notary
Maurice Schutz
Chardon
Albert Malbert
Paturet
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Stengel
- Screenplay & Story
- André-Paul Antoine, Gilbert Dupé
- Original Score
- Marcel Delannoy
- Original Title
- Le Village perdu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Agence Générale Cinématographique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Stengel
André-Paul Antoine, Gilbert Dupé
Marcel Delannoy
Marcel Grignon
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Stengel
Director
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Marcel Delannoy
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Village
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What is The Lost Village about?
In the peaceful alpine village of Granges-de-Mortes, a tragedy has just taken place: Gustave Boeuf, the local Casanova, has mysteriously died at the foot of a wayside cross. Shortly afterwards, a peasant, who is suspected of having murdered him, hangs himself from a branch of the calvary. But was he the real culprit? Angélique Barrodet, an old maid , who had been Gustave's fiancée before he abandoned her on the very day of their wedding, leads the investigation in her own way.
Who directed The Lost Village?
The Lost Village was directed by Christian Stengel.
Who stars in The Lost Village?
The principal cast of The Lost Village includes Gaby Morlay, Alfred Adam, Noël Roquevert, Line Noro, René Génin.
When was The Lost Village released and how long is it?
The Lost Village was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Village?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Village was composed by Marcel Delannoy.
Is The Lost Village based on a book or true story?
The Lost Village is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gilbert Dupé".