The Convict
Le Bagnard
Synopsis
The practice of Dr. Julien, a GP of Marseilles, consists mainly of drug-addicts. One day, one of his patient dies at his surgery and Julien yields to the temptation : he steals the dead man's money and hides the corpse in a trunk. But the whole thing is discovered and ... misinterpreted. The doctor is condemned for killing the junkie and sent to the Cayenne convict prison, from which he escapes. The Indians give him shelter and he is soon given the opportunity to return their good deed when a yellow fever epidemic strikes their tribe. A young woman helps to fight the disease and, thanks to her, Julien starts considering that a new life is possible for him.
Top Cast
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Doctor Julien
Lucien Nat
Messner
Lili Bontemps
Marie-Lou
Henri Arius
The neighbor
Roger Blin
Convict
Juliette Faber
Pilar
Lucien Callamand
Maître Gloriette
Daniel Mendaille
Head of the plantation
Henry Houry
Defense lawyer
Milly Mathis
Mrs. Rosano
Georges Sellier
Professor Elie Dubois, a doctor
Anna Berrecci
Anna
André Wasley
Convict
Louis Lions
Colette Deréal
Emma
Jenny Hélia
The laughing woman
Félix Clément
Marco Villa
Ratichon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willy Rozier
- Screenplay & Story
- Willy Rozier
- Original Title
- Le Bagnard
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Sport-Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willy Rozier
Willy Rozier
Department Leadership Roster
Willy Rozier
Screenplay
Willy Rozier
Director
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What is The Convict about?
The practice of Dr. Julien, a GP of Marseilles, consists mainly of drug-addicts. One day, one of his patient dies at his surgery and Julien yields to the temptation : he steals the dead man's money and hides the corpse in a trunk. But the whole thing is discovered and ... misinterpreted. The doctor is condemned for killing the junkie and sent to the Cayenne convict prison, from which he escapes. The Indians give him shelter and he is soon given the opportunity to return their good deed when a yellow fever epidemic strikes their tribe. A young woman helps to fight the disease and, thanks to her, Julien starts considering that a new life is possible for him.
Who directed The Convict?
The Convict was directed by Willy Rozier.
Who stars in The Convict?
The principal cast of The Convict includes Pierre Gay, Lucien Nat, Lili Bontemps, Henri Arius, Roger Blin.
When was The Convict released and how long is it?
The Convict was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.