Film Synopsis
On a cruise ship bound for South America, Ernest Pic unwittingly attracts the attention of the wealthy Suzanne Gringue, although his gestures are the result of seasickness not amorous intent. Inevitably, this ends in a fierce altercation with the lady's husband. During a stopover, Ernest is distracted by a beautiful native and the boat leaves without him. With no money and no means of getting home, Ernest has no choice but to find work on a banana plantation. Appalled by the exploitation he sees, Ernest confronts the plantation's owner, only to discover it is Gringue, the man he earlier offended on the ocean crossing. Worse, Gringue's wife is now more than ever convinced that Ernest is in love with her and is about to free her from a loveless marriage...© James Travers
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Film Credits
- Director: Christian-Jaque
- Script: Jean Manse, Jacques Perret (novel), Jacques Prévert (dialogue)
- Cinematographer: Raymond Agnel, Robert Lefebvre
- Music: Casimir Oberfeld, Henri Verdun
- Cast: Fernandel (Ernest Pic), Pierre Alcover (Tonio), Mona Goya (Suzanne), Arthur Devère (L'amiral), René Génin (Démosthène), Raoul Marco (Sam), Montero (Le Noir), Rosita Montenegro (Rosita), Guillaume de Sax (Gruingue), Robert Le Vigan (Le gouverneur-président de Mariposa), George Irving (Hamilton), Marcel Rouzé
- Country: France
- Language: French
- Support: Black and White
- Runtime: 92 min
- Aka: Ernest the Rebel
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