The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean

Release Date: 1947-12-23

Overview: On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l'Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone's son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor's daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.

Rating: 6.6 / 10

Cast

Gaby Morlay

as Victorine Rousset, aka 'Maryse'

Michel Simon

as Alcide Garonne

Nadine Alari

as Augusta Boiron

Odette Barancey

as Amélie

Pauline Carton

as Aunt Marguerite