La Traversée de la Loire (1961)
Directed by Jean Gourguet

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

In June 1940, in a small village that has been evacuated ahead of the German invasion, a party of refugees attempt to construct a raft.  They must get a sick child across the River Loire, and since all the bridges have been destroyed there is only one way they can cross the river...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean Gourguet
  • Cast: Alexandre Grecq (Éric), Henri Vilbert (L'industriel), Annick Bouquet, Georges Chamarat, Jacques Degor, Luce Fabiole, Suzanne Grey, Geneviève Kervine, Pierre Larquey, Mag-Avril, Maryse Martin, Marcel Pérès, Rellys, Robert Vattier, Suzy Willy
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 98 min

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