Man and Child
Originally released in 1956. Man and Child is a crime/drama film. directed by Raoul André.
Starring Eddie Constantine, Juliette Gréco, and Folco Lulli
Synopsis
Fred Barker, an unmarried American who remained in France after heroically defending the country during the Second World War, runs the perfume factory in Grasse of his friend Carlo Ferelli, whose life he saved during the conflict. Fred has since adopted a little girl, Cathy. One day, he receives a visit from Félix Mercier, an old man who informs him that he has taken Cathy into his custody and that he will return her to him when Fred finds his granddaughter Hélène, a 17-year-old teenager who accuses the factory of being a front for white slavery. Fred, dumbfounded, sets out to find Hélène, so he can quickly get Cathy back.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Eddie Constantine
as Fred Barker
Juliette Gréco
as Nicky Nistakos
Folco Lulli
as Carlo Ferrelli
Jacqueline Ventura
as Elvire
Grégoire Aslan
as Zajir
Pascale Roberts
as Rita
Jean d'Yd
as Félix Mercier
Béatrice Altariba
as Hélène Mercier
Georges Lannes
as Commissioner Denis
Jeff Davis
as Commissioner Richard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Hoche Productions
- Eden Productions
- Carol Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man and Child about?
Fred Barker, an unmarried American who remained in France after heroically defending the country during the Second World War, runs the perfume factory in Grasse of his friend Carlo Ferelli, whose l...
Who directed Man and Child?
Man and Child was directed by Raoul André.
How long is Man and Child?
Man and Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Man and Child released?
Man and Child was released on November 28, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man and Child?
The main cast of Man and Child includes Eddie Constantine, Juliette Gréco, Folco Lulli, Jacqueline Ventura, Grégoire Aslan.