Cast
Michel Simon
as Père Jules
Dita Parlo
as Juliette
Jean Dasté
as Jean
Gilles Margaritis
as Peddler
Louis Lefebvre
as Cabin Boy
Maurice Gilles
as Office Manager
Raphaël Diligent
as Raspoutine, the boatman
Claude Aveline
as (uncredited)
René Blech
as Best Man at Wedding (uncredited)
Lou Bonin
as Passenger at Railway Station (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1934
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Romance
Votes471
DirectorJean Vigo
WritersJean Guinée, Albert Riéra, Jean Vigo
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsL'Atalante
About L'Atalante
Newly married couple Juliette and ship captain Jean struggle through marriage as they travel on the L'Atalante along with the captain's first mate and a cabin boy.
Directed by Jean Vigo, L'Atalante leans on a strong ensemble — Michel Simon, Dita Parlo, Jean Dasté — 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 comedy titles of 1934.
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