In the Basque Country, Ramuntcho is in love with Gracieuse, but the
latter's mother is vehemly opposed to their marriage. When he
returns from his military service in Indochina, Ramuntcho is appalled
to learn that Gracieuse has taken the veil. Ramuntcho resolves to
take his beloved away from her convent, not knowing that his suit is
already lost...
Script: Emile Allard,
René Barberis,
Pierre Loti (novel)
Cinematographer: Nikolai Toporkoff
Music: Marceau Van Hoorebecke
Cast: Paul Cambo (Ramuntcho),
Louis Jouvet (Itchoua),
Madeleine Ozeray (Gracieuse),
Line Noro (Franchita),
Allamon (Fiorentino),
Françoise Rosay (Dolorès Detcharry),
Jean Brochard (Boulinguet),
Nino Constantini (Le brigadier),
Blanche Denège (La bonne mère),
Paul Dutourrier (Un contrebandier),
Jacques Erwin (Arrochkoa),
Gabrielle Fontan (Pilar Doyamboru),
René Génin (Le curé),
Jean Heuzé (Un officier),
Tony Murcie (Marco),
Suzanne Nivette (Une soeur),
Odile Rameau (Pantchika),
Raymone (La voisine),
Georges Saillard (Le capitaine),
Jean Témerson (Salaberry)
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 89 min
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