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God Needs Men (1950): Cast

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God Needs Men is a 1950 drama directed by Jean Delannoy, starring Pierre Fresnay as Thomas Gourvennec, Jean Carmet and Albert Michel. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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God Needs Men (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Jean Delannoy
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is God Needs Men About?

The premise of God Needs Men without spoilers.

On the windswept Breton island of Sein in the nineteenth century, a tight‑knit community lives by an ancient, clergy‑free faith that governs every aspect of life. When strangers unexpectedly arrive, their customs are questioned, igniting a profound crisis that threatens the islanders’ deeply rooted beliefs and way of life.

God Needs Men Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • france
  • sun
  • island
  • catholic priest
  • based on novel
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

God Needs Men Cast & Characters

Pierre Fresnay leads the cast as Thomas Gourvennec, with Jean Carmet as Yvon and Albert Michel as Le Bail. Directed by Jean Delannoy; 32 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jean Delannoy

More films directed by Jean Delannoy: Mary of Nazareth, Bernadette, Only the Cool and Action Man.

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God Needs Men Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “上帝需要人类” and “Bóg potrzebuje ludzi”.

Also known as
  • 上帝需要人类
  • Bóg potrzebuje ludzi
  • Dio ha bisogno degli uomini

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God Needs Men FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of God Needs Men, each answered in a sentence.

How long is God Needs Men?

God Needs Men runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was God Needs Men released?

God Needs Men was released on September 1, 1950.

Who directed God Needs Men?

God Needs Men was directed by Jean Delannoy.

More films by Jean Delannoy

Who is in the cast of God Needs Men?

God Needs Men stars Pierre Fresnay as Thomas Gourvennec, Jean Carmet as Yvon and Albert Michel as Le Bail, among 32 credited actors.

Does God Needs Men have a post-credit scene?

No. God Needs Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is God Needs Men in?

The original language of God Needs Men is French.

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