France,
1962, 105 min
(Alternative: 100 min)
Directed by:
Henri VerneuilScreenplay:
Michel AudiardCinematography:
Louis PageComposer:
Michel MagneCast:
Jean Gabin, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Suzanne Flon, Gabrielle Dorziat, Geneviève Fontanel, Sylviane Margollé, Paul Frankeur, Noël Roquevert, Paul Mercey (more)Plots(1)
Normandy, 1944. Albert vows never to drink again if he and his wife survive the war... The reformed alcoholic must now face the difficulty of keeping his promise. Soon after the war, Albert meets young Gabriel, a heavy drinker conflicted over reconciling with his young daughter. In order to help Gabriel out, Albert decides he must take off with him on one last nostalgic drinking binge. The result is madcap havoc... (Cannes Film Festival)
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