S.O.S. Noronha
Synopsis
In 1930, on the island of Noronha in Brazil, the inmates of the penitentiary revolt. Frédéric Coulibaud, head of the aeropostale radio station, and his team-mates Mastic and Froment, try to prevent them from entering the concession where the island's governor and his daughter have taken refuge. They manage to repair the radio so as to follow and guide Mermoz as he attempts to cross the South Atlantic for the 53rd time. The aviator is forced to ditch and is picked up by a boat. Their mission accomplished, Coulibaud and his team boarded a British ship that had come to their rescue.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Rouquier
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Viré, Georges Rouquier, Thomas Narcejac, Pierre Boileau
- Original Score
- Jean-Jacques Grünenwald, José Padilla
- Original Title
- S.O.S. Noronha
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Pallas Filmverleih, Jolly Film, UGC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Rouquier
Pierre Viré, Georges Rouquier, Thomas Narcejac, Pierre Boileau
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald, José Padilla
Henri Decaë
Germaine Artus
André Halley des Fontaines
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Rouquier
Director
Georges Rouquier
Writer
Thomas Narcejac
Writer
Pierre Boileau
Writer
André Halley des Fontaines
Producer
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
Original Music Composer
José Padilla
Original Music Composer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Germaine Artus
Editor
Eugène Piérac
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About S.O.S. Noronha
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What is S.O.S. Noronha about?
In 1930, on the island of Noronha in Brazil, the inmates of the penitentiary revolt. Frédéric Coulibaud, head of the aeropostale radio station, and his team-mates Mastic and Froment, try to prevent them from entering the concession where the island's governor and his daughter have taken refuge. They manage to repair the radio so as to follow and guide Mermoz as he attempts to cross the South Atlantic for the 53rd time. The aviator is forced to ditch and is picked up by a boat. Their mission accomplished, Coulibaud and his team boarded a British ship that had come to their rescue.
Who directed S.O.S. Noronha?
S.O.S. Noronha was directed by Georges Rouquier.
Who stars in S.O.S. Noronha?
The principal cast of S.O.S. Noronha includes Jean Marais, Yves Massard, José Lewgoy, Nerio Bernardi, Ruy Guerra.
When was S.O.S. Noronha released and how long is it?
S.O.S. Noronha was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for S.O.S. Noronha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for S.O.S. Noronha was composed by Jean-Jacques Grünenwald, José Padilla.
Is S.O.S. Noronha based on a book or true story?
S.O.S. Noronha is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Viré".