The Pelican
Originally released in 1974. The Pelican is a drama film. directed by Gérard Blain. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gérard Blain, César Chauveau, and Daniel Sarky
Synopsis
Paul has been imprisoned for ten years for passing counterfeit money. He feels victimized enough, both for the prison time and for the crime which led to it; he committed the crime to give his wife the nice things she asked him for. When he discovers that she has remarried a quite wealthy man, he is outraged. However, his ire is not due to her disloyalty to him; he loved their only son to distraction, and now the boy has no knowledge or memory of him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cinépol
- ORTF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pelican about?
Paul has been imprisoned for ten years for passing counterfeit money. He feels victimized enough, both for the prison time and for the crime which led to it; he committed the crime to give his wife...
Who directed The Pelican?
The Pelican was directed by Gérard Blain.
How long is The Pelican?
The Pelican has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Pelican released?
The Pelican was released on February 6, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pelican?
The main cast of The Pelican includes Gérard Blain, César Chauveau, Daniel Sarky, Francia Seguy.