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Release Year1949
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes33
DirectorRené Clément
WritersAlfredo Guarini, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Jean Aurenche
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Walls of Malapaga
About The Walls of Malapaga
After murdering his mistress and being hunted by the authorities in France, Pierre stows away aboard a ship bound for Genoa. Though he's immediately robbed after arriving, things look up for Pierre when he meets kindhearted Cecchina, who introduces him to her mother, Marta. Pierre and Marta fall in love, but police are closing in and the new couple may not have much time left.
Directed by René Clément, The Walls of Malapaga leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Gabin, Isa Miranda, Vera Talchi — 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 1949.
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