Quai des illusions
Synopsis
Lise is bored with her parents and gets a job as a waitress. She meets a sailor, Fausto, who leaves her to escape from the police. Nevertheless, she gives birth to a baby who dies shortly afterwards. Distraught, she steals a parentless child from a maternity hospital. Arrested and tried, she is acquitted, only to find Fausto innocent.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Couzinet
- Screenplay & Story
- Émile Couzinet
- Original Title
- Quai des illusions
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Rivo Film, Burgus Films
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Émile Couzinet
Émile Couzinet
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Émile Couzinet
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What is Quai des illusions about?
Lise is bored with her parents and gets a job as a waitress. She meets a sailor, Fausto, who leaves her to escape from the police. Nevertheless, she gives birth to a baby who dies shortly afterwards. Distraught, she steals a parentless child from a maternity hospital. Arrested and tried, she is acquitted, only to find Fausto innocent.
Who directed Quai des illusions?
Quai des illusions was directed by Émile Couzinet.
Who stars in Quai des illusions?
The principal cast of Quai des illusions includes Gaby Morlay, Louis Seigner, Lise Bourdin, Fausto Tozzi, Georgette Anys.
When was Quai des illusions released and how long is it?
Quai des illusions was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.