Port of Desire
Originally released in 1958. Port of Desire is a drama film. directed by Yves Allégret. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hildegard Knef, Daniel Gélin, and Jean Lefebvre
Synopsis
Pierre is in Hamburg on a merchant ship with his friends Georges and Jean-Marie. While they are just looking for a good time in the twenty-four hours they have to waste in the city, Pierre is seized by the memory of a young German girl, Maria, whom he had known and probably loved when he was a prisoner of war in the bombed-out port of Hamburg. He abandons his companions in search of her, but is unable to trace her, her house having been destroyed and the search services having no record of her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port of Desire about?
Pierre is in Hamburg on a merchant ship with his friends Georges and Jean-Marie. While they are just looking for a good time in the twenty-four hours they have to waste in the city, Pierre is seize...
Who directed Port of Desire?
Port of Desire was directed by Yves Allégret.
How long is Port of Desire?
Port of Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Port of Desire released?
Port of Desire was released on August 13, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Port of Desire?
The main cast of Port of Desire includes Hildegard Knef, Daniel Gélin, Jean Lefebvre, Daniel Sorano, Frédéric O'Brady.