Savage Triangle
Le Garçon sauvage
Synopsis
Based on the novel of the same name by writer Edouard Peisson, this Jean Delannoy film display one boy’s unconditional love for his mother, despite her tragic mistreatment of him. After being raised by a shepherd for the past 12 years, Simon (Pierre-Michel Beck) is reunited with his mother Marie (Madeleine Robinson). Marie is a prostitute in Marseilles and is now stable enough to welcome Simon back into her life. Unaware of her profession at first, Simon is happy to have his mom back, but in time he learns how she makes her living. This troubles Simon but he continues to love her, despite not loving her chosen profession. His anger toward this issue gets directed toward Marie’s louse of a boyfriend, Paul (Frank Villard), and the result is a heartfelt tale about love and family.
Top Cast
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Madeleine Robinson
Marie
Frank Villard
Paul
Nicolas Amato
Le complice
Henri Arius
Victor - le patron du café
Pierre-Michel Beck
Simon
Edmond Beauchamp
Gilles
Géo Beuf
Dora Doll
La blonde amie de Paul
Géo Dorlis
Georges Douking
Le paysan
Albert Duvaleix
Le monsieur du taxi
Fransined
Le coiffeur
René Génin
Le premier client de Marie
Jacques Josselin
Janine Miller
Anny Flynn
Raphaël Patorni
Luccioni
Gaston Rey
Fernand Sardou
L'inspecteur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Jeanson
- Original Title
- Le Garçon sauvage
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Gibé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Henri Jeanson, Jean Delannoy, Edouard Peisson
Robert Lefebvre
James Cuenet
Joseph Bercholz
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
James Cuenet
Editor
Henri Jeanson
Screenplay
Joseph Bercholz
Producer
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Savage Triangle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Savage Triangle about?
Based on the novel of the same name by writer Edouard Peisson, this Jean Delannoy film display one boy’s unconditional love for his mother, despite her tragic mistreatment of him. After being raised by a shepherd for the past 12 years, Simon (Pierre-Michel Beck) is reunited with his mother Marie (Madeleine Robinson). Marie is a prostitute in Marseilles and is now stable enough to welcome Simon back into her life. Unaware of her profession at first, Simon is happy to have his mom back, but in time he learns how she makes her living. This troubles Simon but he continues to love her, despite not loving her chosen profession. His anger toward this issue gets directed toward Marie’s louse of a boyfriend, Paul (Frank Villard), and the result is a heartfelt tale about love and family.
Who directed Savage Triangle?
Savage Triangle was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in Savage Triangle?
The principal cast of Savage Triangle includes Madeleine Robinson, Frank Villard, Nicolas Amato, Henri Arius, Pierre-Michel Beck.
When was Savage Triangle released and how long is it?
Savage Triangle was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Is Savage Triangle based on a book or true story?
Savage Triangle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edouard Peisson".