The Man of the Sea (1920): Cast
The Man of the Sea is a 1920 drama directed by Marcel L’Herbier, starring Roger Karl as Nolff, Jaque Catelain and Charles Boyer. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Marcel L’Herbier
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Gaumont Série Pax
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man of the Sea About?
The premise of The Man of the Sea without spoilers.
Nolff, a rugged Breton fisherman, celebrates the birth of his son Michel, hoping to pass on his trade. Yet as Michel grows into adulthood, he shirks the sea, preferring tavern life and avoiding work, disappointing his father's dreams of a fishing legacy.
The Man of the Sea Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- lesbian
- impressionism
- brittany
- based on novel
The Man of the Sea Cast & Characters
Roger Karl leads the cast as Nolff, with Jaque Catelain as Michel and Charles Boyer as Guenn la Taupe. Directed by Marcel L’Herbier; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marcel L’Herbier
- Roger Karl as Nolff
- Jaque Catelain as Michel
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Charles Boyer as Guenn la Taupe - Claude Autant-Lara as Un des copains (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Man of the Sea
· 11 more- Philippe Hériat Le protecteur
- Madame Pâquerette La tenancière (uncredited)
- Marcelle Pradot Djenna
- Claire Prélia La mère de Michel et de Djenna
- Lili Samuel La lesbienne (uncredited)
- Jeanne Bérangère
- Suzanne Doris Lia
- Dimitri Dragomir Un des copains (uncredited)
- Georges Forois Un pêcheur (uncredited)
- André Daven
- Jane Dolys
More from Marcel L’Herbier
More films directed by Marcel L’Herbier: The Last Days of Pompeii, The Honorable Catherine, Rasputin and Forfaiture.
The Man of the Sea Also Known As
Also known as “海男”.
- Also known as
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- 海男
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The Man of the Sea FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man of the Sea, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man of the Sea?
The Man of the Sea runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Man of the Sea released?
The Man of the Sea was released on December 3, 1920.
Who directed The Man of the Sea?
The Man of the Sea was directed by Marcel L’Herbier.
More films by Marcel L’Herbier Who is in the cast of The Man of the Sea?
The Man of the Sea stars Roger Karl as Nolff, Jaque Catelain as Michel and Charles Boyer as Guenn la Taupe, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Man of the Sea have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man of the Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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