La Neige était sale (1954) Directed by Luis Saslavsky
Drama
aka: Stain on the Snow
Film Synopsis
Franck Friedmayer spent a traumatic childhood growing up in a brothel
run by his mother, Madame Irma. Despite the kindness and
affection shown him by his neighbour Suzy, Franck was a rebellious
adolescent. During the Occupation, he became a ruthless crook and
murderer. Rejecting Suzy's love for him, he preferred to wallow
in his abject solitude. Tortured by the Nazis, Franck was finally
able to redeem himself, and Suzy is left with the memory of a brave
man.
Script: Luis Saslavsky, André Tabet, Georges Simenon (novel)
Cinematographer: André Bac
Music: René Cloërec
Cast:Daniel Gélin (Frank Friedmayer),
Daniel Ivernel (Krommer),
Marie Mansart (Suzy Holtz),
Véra Norman (Moune),
Nadine Basile (Bertha),
Paul Faivre (Le concierge),
Joëlle Bernard (Une fille),
Camille Guérini (Le commissaire),
Claude Vernier (L'officier),
Jo Dest (Un Allemand),
Robert Moor (Le professeur),
Jean-Pierre Mocky (Le violoniste),
Antoine Balpêtré (Holtz),
Valentine Tessier (Mme Irma),
Georges Tabet (Un Allemand),
Denyse Réal,
Pierre Duncan,
Henri San Juan,
Jimmy Urbain,
Rex
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 110 min
Aka:Stain on the Snow
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