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Thirst of Men (1950)

Movie ★ 7.0 93 min

Drama Romance

During the colonial period in Algeria, Sergeant Bouvard helps Broussole and his two daughters, Alise and Julie, settle in Hassi Ben Okba. Demobilized, he plants vines with them. Seduced by Julie's charms, he nevertheless marries Alise because she owns the land. He protects Julie from all her lovers but cheats on Alise with Adèle, a settler's wife. Unable to bear it any longer, he runs away with Julie to Oran. The death of his father brings him back to Bou-Okba. He stays with Alise until the day when, selling his wine in Oran, he is taken over by his passion. It is Julie who will tell him to resume married life and start a family of settlers.

Serge de Poligny Director Jean Jeannin Writer Bernard Zimmer Writer Serge de Poligny Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 31, 1950
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0158968
Country
Language
Studio
Ciné Sélection

Themes

Cast

Georges Marchal Georges Marchal Sergeant Léon Bouvard Dany Robin Dany Robin Julie Andrée Clément Andrée Clément Alice Paul Faivre Paul Faivre Broussol Jean Vilar Jean Vilar Typographer Louis Arbessier Louis Arbessier Collet Pierre Asso Pierre Asso Toulonnais Jean-Henri Chambois Marius David Mohamed Fatmi Jérôme Goulven Jérôme Goulven Olivier Hussenot Olivier Hussenot Heddy Miller Pierre Moncorbier Pierre Moncorbier Savoyard Geneviève Morel Geneviève Morel Savoyard woman Huguette Métayer Henri San Juan Pierre Sergeol Pierre Sergeol

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Frequently asked questions

What is Thirst of Men about?
During the colonial period in Algeria, Sergeant Bouvard helps Broussole and his two daughters, Alise and Julie, settle in Hassi Ben Okba. Demobilized, he plants vines with them. Seduced by Julie's charms, he nevertheless marries Alise because she owns the land. He protects Julie from all her lovers but cheats on Alise with Adèle, a settler's wife. Unable to bear it any longer, he runs away with Julie to Oran. The death of his father brings him back to Bou-Okba. He stays with Alise until the day when, selling his wine in Oran, he is taken over by his passion. It is Julie who will tell him to resume married life and start a family of settlers.
Who directed Thirst of Men?
Thirst of Men was directed by Serge de Poligny.
Who stars in Thirst of Men?
Thirst of Men stars Georges Marchal, Dany Robin, Andrée Clément, Paul Faivre.
When was Thirst of Men released?
Thirst of Men is a 1950 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Thirst of Men?
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