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Port of Shadows

Original title: Le quai des brumes
  • 1938
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
11K
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Michèle Morgan and Jean Gabin in Port of Shadows (1938)
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FrenchCrimeDramaRomanceThriller

A military deserter finds love and trouble (and a small dog) in a foggy, French port city.A military deserter finds love and trouble (and a small dog) in a foggy, French port city.A military deserter finds love and trouble (and a small dog) in a foggy, French port city.

  • Director
    • Marcel Carné
  • Writers
    • Pierre Mac Orlan
    • Jacques Prévert
  • Stars
    • Jean Gabin
    • Michel Simon
    • Michèle Morgan
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marcel Carné
    • Writers
      • Pierre Mac Orlan
      • Jacques Prévert
    • Stars
      • Jean Gabin
      • Michel Simon
      • Michèle Morgan
    • 71User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast19

    Jean Gabin
    Jean Gabin
    • Jean
    Michel Simon
    Michel Simon
    • Zabel
    Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan
    • Nelly
    Pierre Brasseur
    Pierre Brasseur
    • Lucien
    Édouard Delmont
    Édouard Delmont
    • Panama
    • (as Delmont)
    Raymond Aimos
    Raymond Aimos
    • Quart Vittel
    • (as Aimos)
    Robert Le Vigan
    Robert Le Vigan
    • Le peintre
    • (as Le Vigan)
    René Génin
    René Génin
    • Le docteur
    • (as Genin)
    Marcel Pérès
    Marcel Pérès
    • Le chauffeur
    • (as Perez)
    Jenny Burnay
    Jenny Burnay
    • L'amie de Lucien
    Roger Legris
    Roger Legris
    • Le garçon d'hôtel
    • (as Legris)
    Martial Rèbe
    • Le client
    Léo Malet
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Marcel Melrac
      Raymond Pélissier
        Raphaël
        • Un complice
        • (uncredited)
        Jacques Soukoff
        • Lucien's henchman
        • (uncredited)
        Gaby Wagner
        • Complice
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Marcel Carné
        • Writers
          • Pierre Mac Orlan
          • Jacques Prévert
        • All cast & crew
        • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

        User reviews71

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        Storyline

        Did you know

        • Trivia
          Some may notice that the Le Havre setting, while realistic, seems to have a slightly strange perspective. This is because the streets were constructed with a "false perspective" technique: the buildings were gradually scaled down in size the farther they go into the background; when shot with the proper camera lens, such a street will seem to stretch away from the camera up to four times longer than it actually does.
        • Goofs
          When Jean and Nelly have their picture taken, they are standing close together. After a brief cut to the photographer who instructs them not to move anymore, there is a clear gap between them.
        • Quotes
          • Quart Vittel: What could be simpler than a tree?
          • Le peintre: A tree. But when I paint one, it sets everyone on edge. It's because there's someone or something hidden behind that tree. I can't help painting what's hidden behind things. To me a swimmer is already a drowned man.
        • Connections
          Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: La monnaie de l'absolu (1999)

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        Details

        • Release date
          • October 29, 1939 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • France
        • Language
          • French
        • Also known as
          • Obala v megli
        • Filming locations
          • Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France
        • Production company
          • Ciné-Alliance
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        Box office

        • Gross US & Canada
          • $27,389
        • Opening weekend US & Canada
          • $6,618
          • Sep 16, 2012
        • Gross worldwide
          • $41,209
        See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

        Tech specs

        • Runtime
          • 1h 31m(91 min)
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.37 : 1

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