Overview

Jean Michaut is a bargeman who lives near an old barge cemetery named "Bras-Mort". He is in love with Monique, the daughter of a wealthy boat owner. The girl returns his affection which goes against her family's class prejudices. Her family prove willing to do anything to separate the lovers, but, Monique will not buy in. On the contrary, she leaves her intolerant family to live with Jean among simple, more tolerant bargemen.

Genres

Cast

Nicole Courcel

Monique Levers

Frank Villard

Jean Michaut

Henri Génès

Nestor

Line Noro

Mrs. Levers

Robert Dalban

Mr. Levers

Philippe Nicaud

Robert Girard

Mona Goya

Widow Girard

Margo Lion

Mrs. Michaut

René Génin

Camille

Fernand Fabre

Daniel

Georges Paulais

Notary

Paul Faivre

Policeman