The Walls of Malapaga
Au-delà des grilles
Synopsis
After murdering his mistress and being hunted by the authorities in France, Pierre stows away aboard a ship bound for Genoa. Though he's immediately robbed after arriving, things look up for Pierre when he meets kindhearted Cecchina, who introduces him to her mother, Marta. Pierre and Marta fall in love, but police are closing in and the new couple may not have much time left.
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Jean Gabin
Pierre Arrignon
Isa Miranda
Marta Manfredini
Vera Talchi
Cecchina
Andrea Checchi
Giuseppe
Robert Dalban
le Bosco du navire "Flora"
Ave Ninchi
Maria
Checco Rissone
Renato Malavasi
Carlo Tamberlani
Vittorio Duse
Agnese Dubbini
Claudio Ermelli
Alessandro Fersen
Franca Lumachi
Franco Pesce
Ermanno Randi
Michele Riccardini
Dina Romano
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clément
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche, Cesare Zavattini, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Pierre Bost, Alfredo Guarini
- Original Score
- Roman Vlad
- Original Title
- Au-delà des grilles
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Italia Produzione Film, Francinex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clément
Jean Aurenche, Cesare Zavattini, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Pierre Bost, Alfredo Guarini
Roman Vlad
Louis Page
Mario Serandrei
Alfredo Guarini, Robert Chabert
Department Leadership Roster
René Clément
Director
Jean Aurenche
Screenplay
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
Piero Filippone
Production Design
Luigi Gervasi
Production Design
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Pierre Bost
Screenplay
Alfredo Guarini
Producer
Alfredo Guarini
Screenplay
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Robert Chabert
Producer
Roman Vlad
Original Music Composer
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What is The Walls of Malapaga about?
After murdering his mistress and being hunted by the authorities in France, Pierre stows away aboard a ship bound for Genoa. Though he's immediately robbed after arriving, things look up for Pierre when he meets kindhearted Cecchina, who introduces him to her mother, Marta. Pierre and Marta fall in love, but police are closing in and the new couple may not have much time left.
Who directed The Walls of Malapaga?
The Walls of Malapaga was directed by René Clément.
Who stars in The Walls of Malapaga?
The principal cast of The Walls of Malapaga includes Jean Gabin, Isa Miranda, Vera Talchi, Andrea Checchi, Robert Dalban.
When was The Walls of Malapaga released and how long is it?
The Walls of Malapaga was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Walls of Malapaga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Walls of Malapaga was composed by Roman Vlad.