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Cast
Jaque Catelain
as Michel
Roger Karl
as Nolff
Charles Boyer
as Guenn la Taupe
Philippe Hériat
as Le protecteur
Marcelle Pradot
as Djenna
Claire Prélia
as La mère de Michel et de Djenna
Suzanne Doris
as Lia
Claude Autant-Lara
as Un des copains (uncredited)
Dimitri Dragomir
as Un des copains (uncredited)
Lili Samuel
as La lesbienne (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1920
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes13
DirectorMarcel L'Herbier
WritersMarcel L'Herbier
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Man of the Sea
About The Man of the Sea
Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
Directed by Marcel L'Herbier, The Man of the Sea leans on a strong ensemble — Jaque Catelain, Roger Karl, Charles Boyer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1920.
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