The Man of the Sea
L'Homme du large
1920 · 1h 26m · Drama · France
Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
Written & directed by
Marcel L'HerbierBased on the novel by
Honoré de Balzac6.0Smart score
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