L'Atalante
Apr 24 1934
•1h 28m
•Comedy, Drama, Romance
Newly married couple Juliette and ship captain Jean struggle through marriage as they travel on the L'Atalante along with the captain's first mate and a cabin boy.
Cast
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Michel Simon
Père Jules
Dita Parlo
Juliette
Jean Dasté
Jean
Gilles Margaritis
Peddler
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