Le Roman d'un spahi (1936)
Directed by Michel Bernheim

Drama

Film Synopsis

The spahi Jean Peyral is in love with the coquettish Cora. When he discovers that she has been unfaithful to him, Jean attempts suicide but is saved by a young local woman, Fatou. During a reconnaissance patrol, Jean is killed and Fatou allows herself to be buried in the sand.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Michel Bernheim
  • Script: André Heuzé, André de Lorde, Pierre Loti (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Jean Isnard, Armand Thirard
  • Music: Jane Bos
  • Cast: Mireille Balin (Cora), George Rigaud (Jean Peyral), Princesse Kandou (Fatou, la princesse), Antonin Berval (Saint-Hilaire), Pierre Larquey (Le colonel), Hélène Pépée (Lily), Habib Benglia (Nyaor), Raymond Cordy (Boyer), Thynelle Anys, Pépa Cara, Lydia Chaliapine, Jean Cyrano
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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