La Nuit sans fin (1947)
Directed by Jacques Séverac

Drama

Film Synopsis

Having committed a murder, Olivier flees from Paris and takes refuge on a farm.  Here, her falls in love with the daughter of the farm's owner, to the chagrin of her former suitor, Joseph.  When the latter is found dead, Olivier is accused of killing him.  The young woman arrives too late to prove his innocence.  He dies falling down a ravine in his attempt to escape justice.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jacques Séverac
  • Script: Jacques Séverac, Georges Magnane (novel)
  • Music: Henri Forterre
  • Cast: Ginette Leclerc (Rina), Édouard Delmont (Le père Toine), Alexandre Rignault (Joseph), Jeanne Fusier-Gir (La mercière), Lucas Gridoux (Maloeil), Robert Le Fort (Un paysan), Héléna Manson (La fille Leleuf), Geneviève Morel (Maria), Marcel Mérovée (Germain), Marcel Raine (Le père de Madeleine), Hélène Sauvaneix (Madeleine), Robert Seller (Le docteur), André Valmy (Olivier), Denyse Réal
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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