Retour de flamme (1943)
Directed by Henri Fescourt

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

A modest engineer has perfected an invention that will revolutionise the world of aviation. He gains access to some important factories, marries a wealthy heiress but falls foul of jealous rivals and financiers. He continues his research with the help of a mechanic and finally has the success he deserves.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Henri Fescourt
  • Script: Jean d'Ansenne, Hervé Lauwick (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Jean Bachelet
  • Music: Louis Beydts
  • Cast: Renée Saint-Cyr (Edwige), José Noguéro (Colombière), André Brulé (Monsieur de Nogrelles), Henri Guisol (Constant), Tramel (Le père Pelletier), Roger Pigaut (Maurice), Denise Grey (Madame de Nogrelles), Andrea Lambert (Marcelle), Jean-Marie Boyer (Le jeune mécano), Bernard Daydé (Le petit garçon), Monique Dubois (Joëlle), Jacques Ferreol (L'huissier), Cécyl Marcyl (La fermière), André Nicolle (Baradin), Georges Sellier (L'ingénieur), Maurice Tricard (Le vétérinaire), Isa Kyprianna, Albert Montigny
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 102 min

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