Le Petit Jacques
Synopsis
Noël Rambert is overwhelmed by fate. Marthe, his wife, has left him. His son, little Jacques, sickly and touching, has psychic gifts. Life is not a happy one. A crime is committed. Poor Rambert is unjustly suspected. A good-looking man convinces him to confess his guilt. In doing so, he secures his child's future. Resigned to everything, the sad Rambert is ready for the scaffold. The little medium brings the truth to light and Mme Mortal denounces her husband, Daniel Mortal, the man behind the despicable bargain, as the murderer. Happiness returns with a bang, as the repentant Marthe Rambert continues to watch over little Jacques during the ordeal.
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Jean-Pierre Kérien
Noël Rambert
Blanchette Brunoy
Marthe Rambert
Christian Fourcade
Jacques Rambert
Howard Vernon
Daniel Mortal
Micheline Francey
Claire Mortal
Célia Cortez
Mademoiselle Edmée, assistant
Pierre Jourdan
Paul Laverdac
Jean Tissier
Investigating judge Dubois
Jacques Charon
Defense lawyer Maître Merlin
Lucien Nat
Prosecutor
Charles Roy
Doctor Arthez
Odette Barencey
Concierge
Charles Bayard
Shareholder
Louise Bazin
Robert Charlet
Emile Dars
Paul Demange
Old handsome
Pierre Larquey
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Bibal
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bibal, Robert Bettoni, Michel Dulud
- Original Title
- Le Petit Jacques
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Roy Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Bibal
Robert Bibal, Robert Bettoni, Michel Dulud
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Bibal
Writer
Robert Bettoni
Writer
Michel Dulud
Writer
Robert Bibal
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Petit Jacques
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What is Le Petit Jacques about?
Noël Rambert is overwhelmed by fate. Marthe, his wife, has left him. His son, little Jacques, sickly and touching, has psychic gifts. Life is not a happy one. A crime is committed. Poor Rambert is unjustly suspected. A good-looking man convinces him to confess his guilt. In doing so, he secures his child's future. Resigned to everything, the sad Rambert is ready for the scaffold. The little medium brings the truth to light and Mme Mortal denounces her husband, Daniel Mortal, the man behind the despicable bargain, as the murderer. Happiness returns with a bang, as the repentant Marthe Rambert continues to watch over little Jacques during the ordeal.
Who directed Le Petit Jacques?
Le Petit Jacques was directed by Robert Bibal.
Who stars in Le Petit Jacques?
The principal cast of Le Petit Jacques includes Jean-Pierre Kérien, Blanchette Brunoy, Christian Fourcade, Howard Vernon, Micheline Francey.
When was Le Petit Jacques released and how long is it?
Le Petit Jacques was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.