Manon (1949)
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Synopsis of Manon
Updated from Abbe Prevost's Manon Lescaut, this non-operatic version of the familiar tale stars Cecile Aubrey in the title role. Accused of collaborating with the Nazis during WW II, Manon Lescaut is rescued by Robert Desgrieux (Michel Auclair). Safely ensconced in Paris with Robert, Manon falls victim to the machinations of her dishonest brother Leon (Serge Reggiani). Once more Robert comes to her rescue then takes his love with him to Palestine. Director Henri-Georges Clouzot departs most radically from the Prevost original in the closing scenes, which concentrate on a group of Jewish war refugees. Obviously under the influence of American film noir, Clouzot takes great delight in concentrating on society's castaways in Manon. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Manon
- Cécile Aubrey - Manon Lescaut
- Michel Auclair - Robert Des Grieux
- Raymond Souplex - M. Paul
- Daniel Ivernel - American Officer
- Henri Vilbert - Ship's Captain
- Gabrielle Dorziat - Mme. Agnes
- Serge Reggiani - Leon Lescaut
- Andrex - Marseilles Black Marketeer
- Helena Manson - Normandy Peasant
- André Valmy - Bandit Chief
- Director(s):
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Writer(s):
- Jean Ferry, Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Producer(s):
- Paul-Edmond Decharme
- 1949 - Venice International Film Festival - Lion of San Marco for Best Film
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