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Port of Shadows (1938)

Movie ★ 7.4 93 min

Romance Drama Crime

Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.

Marcel Carné Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 17, 1938
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0030643
Country
Language
Studio
Ciné-Alliance

Themes

Cast

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 Raymond Aimos Raymond Aimos Quart Vittel Robert Le Vigan Robert Le Vigan The Painter René Génin René Génin The Doctor Jenny Burnay Jenny Burnay A Girl Roger Legris Roger Legris Hotel Manager Martial Rèbe The Client Marcel Pérès Marcel Pérès le chauffeur

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Frequently asked questions

What is Port of Shadows about?
Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.
Who directed Port of Shadows?
Port of Shadows was directed by Marcel Carné.
Who stars in Port of Shadows?
Port of Shadows stars Jean Gabin, Michel Simon, Michèle Morgan, Pierre Brasseur.
When was Port of Shadows released?
Port of Shadows is a 1938 romance, drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Port of Shadows?
You can watch Port of Shadows with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.