Film
The Baron of the Locks
France- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Year
- 1960
Lucky Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine wins a boat in a card game and takes off with his former lover in search of new adventures. Adverse circumstances land them in a small town, where the Baron's seafaring companion departs for more attractive scenery offered by a wealthy local. Meanwhile, there's a certain charming café owner that the Baron finds irresistible – at least for awhile.
Top cast
Jean Gabin
Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine
Micheline Presle
Perle Germain-Joubert
Jacques Castelot
Marquis François-Marie de Villamayor
Jean Desailly
Mr. Maurice Montbernon
Blanchette Brunoy
Maria Vilandier, innkeeper
Aimée Mortimer
Gaby Bonnetang
Jean Constantin
Prince Héliakim Sadokkan
Robert Dalban
Guillaume, manager of the flying club
Jacques Hilling
Casino supervisor
Pierre-Louis
Georges, barman
Alexandre Rignault
Firmin, lock keeper
Dominique Boschero
Saddokan's new friend
Charles Bouillaud
Émile, casino employee
Émile Genevois
Guest of the hostel
Gabriel Gobin
Valentin, hostel player
Georges Lycan
Sailor of the yacht
Cécyl Marcyl
Old lady of the first flight
Albert Michel
Guest of the hostel
Directed by
Jean Delannoy
Written by
Michel Audiard, Maurice Druon
Produced by
Jean-Paul Guibert