Trafic sur les dunes (1951) Directed by Jean Gourguet
Comedy / Drama
Film Synopsis
On the border between France and Belgium, a couple of small-time
swindlers become mixed up with a group of smugglers. Inspector
Rovercq is on their trail, assisted by his daughter Suzon. A
little boy named Momo and a dog find their way into the ensuing
intrigue, in which love and violence both have a place...
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