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Aventure malgache

  • 1944
  • Not Rated
  • 32m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.9K
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Aventure malgache (1944)
Progressive Dutch couple, Martin Verfondern and Margo Pool, had only one dream - to live off the land, far from the constraints and complications of the city. But, when they arrive in the remote, Spanish village of Santoalla, the foreigners challenge the traditions of the Rodriguez family, the only remaining residents, igniting a decade-long conflict that culminates in Martin's mysterious disappearance. As this once forgotten landscape is thrust into the center of controversy, Margo finds herself searching not only for answers, but for the strength to persevere.
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While preparing backstage, an actor tells his castmates about an adventure he had during World War II in the Axis-controlled French colony of Madagascar working for the Resistance and clashi... Read allWhile preparing backstage, an actor tells his castmates about an adventure he had during World War II in the Axis-controlled French colony of Madagascar working for the Resistance and clashing with the collaborationist local police chief.While preparing backstage, an actor tells his castmates about an adventure he had during World War II in the Axis-controlled French colony of Madagascar working for the Resistance and clashing with the collaborationist local police chief.

  • Director
    • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Writers
    • Jules Francois Clermont
    • Angus MacPhail
  • Stars
    • Paul Bonifas
    • Paul Clarus
    • Jean Dattas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Jules Francois Clermont
      • Angus MacPhail
    • Stars
      • Paul Bonifas
      • Paul Clarus
      • Jean Dattas
    • 15User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Top Cast5

    Paul Bonifas
    Paul Bonifas
    • Michel - Chef de la Sureté
    • (as The Molière Players)
    Paul Clarus
    • Clarousse
    • (as The Molière Players)
    Jean Dattas
    • Man behind Michel, reading a telegram
    • (as The Molière Players)
    Andre Frere
    • Pierrot
    • (as The Molière Players)
    Paulette Preney
    • Yvonne
    • (as The Molière Players)
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Jules Francois Clermont
      • Angus MacPhail
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews15

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Sir Alfred Hitchcock did not make his customary cameo appearance in this short movie, nor did he in his other short propaganda war movie, Bon Voyage (1944).
    • Goofs
      When Michel picks up the bottle labeled "Vichy", he is holding it in the middle but in the close-up, he is holding it around the neck.
    • Quotes
      • Clarousse: Yes, let's be realistic. Listen carefully, my friends - and I stress friends - I think you will agree that in Madagascar we have only three options: to become Boche slaves; to submit to the Japanese yoke; or to go on our knees to England. Personally, I prefer the last option.
    • Alternate versions
      There is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA srl, "I MULINI DELLA MORTE (1945) + AVVENTURA MALGASCIA (Avventura in Madagascar, 1944)" (2 Films on a single DVD), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Lifeboat: Hitchcock/Truffaut (1962)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 1944 (Portugal)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Madagascar Landing
    • Filming locations
      • Welwyn Studios, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Ministry of Information
      • Phoenix
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 32m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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