Movie: House on the Waterfront

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jean Gabin
Jean Gabin

Commander Lequévic

Andrée Debar
Andrée Debar

Martine

Henri Vidal
Henri Vidal

Michel

Jean-Roger Caussimon
Jean-Roger Caussimon

Monsieur Black

Edith Georges
Edith Georges

Lola

Robert Berri
Robert Berri

Frédo, crook

Antonin Berval
Antonin Berval

Léon

Léopoldo Francès
Léopoldo Francès

Baba

René Sarvil
René Sarvil

The blind man

Gaby Basset
Gaby Basset

Madame Aimée

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  • Overview

    Martine is searching for her sister that disappeared mysteriously. Lequévic agrees to help her.

  • Release Date

    1955-04-15

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français

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