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À Nous la Liberté (1931): Cast

À Nous la Liberté (1931) movie poster

À Nous la Liberté is a 1931 music comedy directed by René Clair, starring Raymond Cordy as Louis, Alexander D'Arcy and Marguerite de Morlaye. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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À Nous la Liberté (1931) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
René Clair
Genres
Music , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is À Nous la Liberté About?

The premise of À Nous la Liberté without spoilers.

A classic French satire follows Louis, a convict who escapes prison, finds honest work and climbs the corporate ladder to head a factory. He modernizes the plant with mechanized efficiency. When his old friend Émile is released and reunites with him, their criminal past resurfaces, prompting both men to fear police capture and yearn to flee the oppressive world of industry.

À Nous la Liberté Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • escape
  • assembly line
  • toy wooden horse
  • factory worker
  • suicide attempt by hanging
  • factory
  • freedom
  • rags to riches back to rags
  • mass production
  • speech rehearsal
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • buddy drama
+38 more
  • suitcase full of money
  • mechanization
  • classic musical
  • musical satire
  • comedy farce
  • satire comedy
  • social commentary
  • foot chase
  • humanity as subject
  • modern society
  • industrial exploitation
  • dehumanization
  • arranged marriage
  • sexual assault
  • handkerchief
  • injury
  • unfaithful wife
  • locked in room
  • opening ceremony
  • automated factory
  • gramophone shop
  • cooperative business
  • cooperative
  • flower bouquet
  • windstorm
  • redistribution of wealth
  • leisure activity
  • troubadour
  • wandering minstrel
  • candlepin bowling
  • painted portrait
  • prison life
  • shop owner
  • clogs
  • collective work
  • coincidence
  • lie
  • phonograph
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Cast & crew

À Nous la Liberté Cast & Characters

Raymond Cordy leads the cast as Louis, with Alexander D'Arcy as Le gigolo and Marguerite de Morlaye as Une invitée au diner. Directed by René Clair; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in À Nous la Liberté

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From the director

More from René Clair

More films directed by René Clair: The Lace Wars, All the Gold in the World, The Gates of Paris and The Grand Manoeuvre.

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Videos

À Nous la Liberté Videos

The clip of À Nous la Liberté.

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Cars in À Nous la Liberté

7 cars on screen, including the Duesenberg unknown and the unknown.

All 7 cars
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À Nous la Liberté Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Freedom for Us” and “Escape to Freedom”.

Also known as
  • Freedom for Us
  • Escape to Freedom
  • A Nós a Liberdade
  • A me la libertà
  • Es lebe die Freiheit
  • A Nós, a Liberdade
  • Éljen a szabadság!
  • 我们等待自由
  • Viva la libertad
  • Свободу нам
  • Свободу нам!
  • Niech żyje wolność
+3 more
  • 우리에게 자유를
  • Två lyckliga hjärtan
  • Visca la llibertat!

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À Nous la Liberté FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of À Nous la Liberté, each answered in a sentence.

How long is À Nous la Liberté?

À Nous la Liberté runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was À Nous la Liberté released?

À Nous la Liberté was released on December 18, 1931.

Who directed À Nous la Liberté?

À Nous la Liberté was directed by René Clair.

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Who is in the cast of À Nous la Liberté?

À Nous la Liberté stars Raymond Cordy as Louis, Alexander D'Arcy as Le gigolo and Marguerite de Morlaye as Une invitée au diner, among 18 credited actors.

Does À Nous la Liberté have a post-credit scene?

No. À Nous la Liberté has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is À Nous la Liberté in?

The original language of À Nous la Liberté is French.

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