Ramuntcho (1937)
Directed by René Barberis

Drama

Film Synopsis

In the Basque Country, Ramuntcho is in love with Gracieuse, but the latter's mother is vehemly opposed to their marriage.  When he returns from his military service in Indochina, Ramuntcho is appalled to learn that Gracieuse has taken the veil.  Ramuntcho resolves to take his beloved away from her convent, not knowing that his suit is already lost...
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Film Credits

  • Director: René Barberis
  • Script: Emile Allard, René Barberis, Pierre Loti (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Nikolai Toporkoff
  • Music: Marceau Van Hoorebecke
  • Cast: Paul Cambo (Ramuntcho), Louis Jouvet (Itchoua), Madeleine Ozeray (Gracieuse), Line Noro (Franchita), Allamon (Fiorentino), Françoise Rosay (Dolorès Detcharry), Jean Brochard (Boulinguet), Nino Constantini (Le brigadier), Blanche Denège (La bonne mère), Paul Dutourrier (Un contrebandier), Jacques Erwin (Arrochkoa), Gabrielle Fontan (Pilar Doyamboru), René Génin (Le curé), Jean Heuzé (Un officier), Tony Murcie (Marco), Suzanne Nivette (Une soeur), Odile Rameau (Pantchika), Raymone (La voisine), Georges Saillard (Le capitaine), Jean Témerson (Salaberry)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 89 min

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