The Little Rebels
Chiens perdus sans collier
Synopsis
Judge Julien Lamy regularly deals with the welfare of children, namely delinquents. When orphan Alain burns down a barn belonging to his abusive foster family, Lamy has no choice but to send him to a juvenile jail. There, he meets elder Francis, desperate to escape and reunite with his girlfriend. The boys eventually flee, as Francis goes in search of his lost love and Alain continues seeking his biological family.
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Jean Gabin
Julien Lamy
Anne Doat
Sylvette
Serge Lecointe
Francis Lanoux
Jimmy Urbain
Alain Robert
Robert Dalban
Joseph
Jean-Jacques Delbo
Belote player
Dora Doll
Mrs. Lecarnoy
Jane Marken
Children's delegate
Claire Olivier
Mrs. Noël, judge's secretary
Renée Passeur
Francis' grandmother
Raphaël Patorni
Substitute
Jean d'Yd
Francis' grandfather
Jacques Moulières
Gérard Lecarnoy
Georges Aminel
Lawyer
Josette Arno
Young prostitute
Louis Bugette
Inspector
Véronique Deschamps
Social worker
Gérard Fallec
Kid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Delannoy
- Original Score
- Paul Misraki
- Original Title
- Chiens perdus sans collier
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Franco London Films, Les Films Gibé, Continental Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Jean Delannoy, Jean Aurenche, François Boyer, Pierre Bost, Gilbert Cesbron
Paul Misraki
Pierre Montazel
Borys Lewin
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jean Delannoy
Screenplay
Borys Lewin
Editor
René Renoux
Production Design
Paul Misraki
Original Music Composer
Pierre Montazel
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Rebels
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What is The Little Rebels about?
Judge Julien Lamy regularly deals with the welfare of children, namely delinquents. When orphan Alain burns down a barn belonging to his abusive foster family, Lamy has no choice but to send him to a juvenile jail. There, he meets elder Francis, desperate to escape and reunite with his girlfriend. The boys eventually flee, as Francis goes in search of his lost love and Alain continues seeking his biological family.
Who directed The Little Rebels?
The Little Rebels was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in The Little Rebels?
The principal cast of The Little Rebels includes Jean Gabin, Anne Doat, Serge Lecointe, Jimmy Urbain, Robert Dalban.
When was The Little Rebels released and how long is it?
The Little Rebels was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Rebels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Rebels was composed by Paul Misraki.