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The Woman at the End of the World (1938): Cast

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The Woman at the End of the World is a 1938 drama directed by Jean Epstein, starring Charles Vanel as Durc, l'Officier Mécanicien, Jean-Pierre Aumont and Alexandre Rignault. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Woman at the End of the World (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Jean Epstein
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Woman at the End of the World About?

The premise of The Woman at the End of the World without spoilers.

A sailor falls in love with an innkeeper on a lost island.

The Woman at the End of the World Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • ship
  • sailor
  • ocean
  • island
  • inn
  • husband wife relationship
  • boat
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Woman at the End of the World Cast & Characters

Charles Vanel leads the cast as Durc, l'Officier Mécanicien, with Jean-Pierre Aumont as Lt. Robert Jacquet and Alexandre Rignault as Bourrhis, le Maître d'Équipage. Directed by Jean Epstein; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jean Epstein

More films directed by Jean Epstein: Song of Armorica, Gold of the Seas, The Man with the Hispano and Finis Terræ.

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The Woman at the End of the World Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Žena na kraju sveta” and “The Woman from the End of the World”.

Also known as
  • Žena na kraju sveta
  • The Woman from the End of the World
  • 世界尽头的女人
  • La dona de la fi del món
  • Женщина с конца света
  • 世界盡頭的女人

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The Woman at the End of the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Woman at the End of the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Woman at the End of the World?

The Woman at the End of the World runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Woman at the End of the World released?

The Woman at the End of the World was released on January 19, 1938.

Who directed The Woman at the End of the World?

The Woman at the End of the World was directed by Jean Epstein.

More films by Jean Epstein

Who is in the cast of The Woman at the End of the World?

The Woman at the End of the World stars Charles Vanel as Durc, l'Officier Mécanicien, Jean-Pierre Aumont as Lt. Robert Jacquet and Alexandre Rignault as Bourrhis, le Maître d'Équipage, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Woman at the End of the World have a post-credit scene?

No. The Woman at the End of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Woman at the End of the World in?

The original language of The Woman at the End of the World is French.

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