At the end of World War II, Henri, returns from a POW camp to his three children. Life as a widowed father proves very challenging for Henri as the children seem to either get into trouble or turn against their father.
Credits: Producer, Alexandre Mnouchkine ; director, Denys de la Patelliere ; writer, Michel Audiard ; photography, Louis Page ; music, Georges van Parys.
Cast: Marie-Jose Nat, Jean Gabin, France Asselin, Roger Dumas, Claude Brasseur, Leon Zitrone.
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ACMI Identifier
X000413
Languages
English
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)