Manon (1949)
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75% of users liked it
(39 ratings)
Updated from Abbe Prevost's Manon Lescaut, this non-operatic version of the familiar tale stars Cecile Aubrey in the title role. Accused of collaborating with the Nazis during WW II, Manon Lescaut is rescued by Robert Desgrieux (Michel Auclair). Safely ensconced in Paris with Robert, Manon falls… More Updated from Abbe Prevost's Manon Lescaut, this non-operatic version of the familiar tale stars Cecile Aubrey in the title role. Accused of collaborating with the Nazis during WW II, Manon Lescaut is rescued by Robert Desgrieux (Michel Auclair). Safely ensconced in Paris with Robert, Manon falls victim to the machinations of her dishonest brother Leon (Serge Reggiani). Once more Robert comes to her rescue then takes his love with him to Palestine. Director Henri-Georges Clouzot departs most radically from the Prevost original in the closing scenes, which concentrate on a group of Jewish war refugees. Obviously under the influence of American film noir, Clouzot takes great delight in concentrating on society's castaways in Manon. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Written By
- Abbé Prévost, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jean Ferry
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 9, 1949 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Bosley Crowther, New York Times
As a demonstration of human nature, we're afraid that this film Henri-Georges Clouzot has helped adapt and has directed fails to convey why a man would throw himself at the feet of an obviously no-good dame.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Clouzot's craftsmanship and style made an impression at the Venice Festival and it won Best Film in 1949.
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, Film4
A pointed and powerful metaphor for the futility of war and the damage it does to the human spirit -- and one of Clouzot's finest films.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
A film made during the 'Tradition of Quality' period in France popular after WW II.
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Cast
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Cécile Aubrey
as Manon Lescaut
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Gabrielle Dorziat
as Mme. Agnes
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Michel Auclair
as Robert Des Grieux
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Serge Reggiani
as Leon Lescaut
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Raymond Souplex
as M. Paul
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Andrex
as Marseilles Black Marketeer
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Daniel Ivernel
as American Officer
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Héléna Manson
as Normandy Peasant
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Henri Vilbert
as Ship's Captain
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André Valmy
as Bandit Chief
- Cécile Aubry
