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19561h 30m5.5(6)

Man and Child

L'homme et l'enfant

CrimeDrama
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1956-11-28
1h 30m
FR
Released
Hoche Productions

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Fred Barker, an unmarried American who remained in France after heroically defending the country during the Second World War, runs the perfume factory in Grasse of his friend Carlo Ferelli, whose life he saved during the conflict. Fred has since adopted a little girl, Cathy. One day, he receives a visit from Félix Mercier, an old man who informs him that he has taken Cathy into his custody and that he will return her to him when Fred finds his granddaughter Hélène, a 17-year-old teenager who accuses the factory of being a front for white slavery. Fred, dumbfounded, sets out to find Hélène, so he can quickly get Cathy back.

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About Man and Child

Fred Barker, an unmarried American who remained in France after heroically defending the country during the Second World War, runs the perfume factory in Grasse of his friend Carlo Ferelli, whose life he saved during the conflict. Fred has since adopted a little girl, Cathy. One day, he receives a visit from Félix Mercier, an old man who informs him that he has taken Cathy into his custody and that he will return her to him when Fred finds his granddaughter Hélène, a 17-year-old teenager who accuses the factory of being a front for white slavery. Fred, dumbfounded, sets out to find Hélène, so he can quickly get Cathy back. Running 90 minutes.

Man and Child Cast and Characters

The cast features Eddie Constantine (as Fred Barker), Juliette Gréco (as Nicky Nistakos), Folco Lulli (as Carlo Ferrelli), Jacqueline Ventura (as Elvire), and Grégoire Aslan (as Zajir). Their performances are a major reason Man and Child has built such a passionate audience.

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Man and Child flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Man and Child?

Man and Child runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).

Is Man and Child good? What's the rating?

Man and Child holds a 5.5/10 rating based on 6 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Man and Child?

The main cast includes Eddie Constantine, Juliette Gréco, Folco Lulli, and Jacqueline Ventura, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Man and Child available in French?

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Man and Child was released in 1956.

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What is Man and Child about?

Man and Child is a Crime/Drama film. Fred Barker, an unmarried American who remained in France after heroically defending the country during the Second World War, runs the perfume factory in Grasse of his friend Carlo Ferelli, whose life he saved during the conflict. Fred has since adopted a little girl, Cathy. One day, he receives a visit from Félix Mercier, an old man who informs him that he has taken Cathy into his custody and that he will return her to him when Fred finds his granddaughter Hélène, a 17-year-old teenager who accuses the factory of being a front for white slavery. Fred, dumbfounded, sets out to find Hélène, so he can quickly get Cathy back.

When was Man and Child released?

Man and Child was released on November 28, 1956. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. The film was produced by Hoche Productions.

Who stars in Man and Child?

Man and Child stars Eddie Constantine, Juliette Gréco, Folco Lulli and Jacqueline Ventura. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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