Movie

The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean

★ 6.9/10 · 8 votes 1947 1h 32m Released

Drama

On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l'Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone's son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor's daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.

Cast

Gaby Morlay Victorine Rousset, aka 'Ma Michel Simon Alcide Garonne Nadine Alari Augusta Boiron O Odette Barancey Amélie P Pauline Carton Aunt Marguerite Marc Cassot Gustave Boiron, aka 'Pilou