Port of shadows
(DVD)

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Contributors
Carné, Marcel.
Gabin, Jean, 1904-1976.
Morgan, Michèle, 1920-
Simon, Michel, 1895-1975.
Brasseur, Pierre, 1905-1972.
Published
Irvington, N.Y. : Chicago, IL : Criterion Collection ; Distributed by Home Vision Entertainment, [2004].
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (32 pages ; ill.)
Status
On Shelf
Morro Bay Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
Fiction
1 available

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Subjects

LC Subjects
Fate and fatalism -- Drama.
Film adaptations.
Foreign films.
Le Havre (France) -- Drama.
Military deserters -- France -- Le Havre -- Drama.
Motion pictures -- France.
Newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc. -- Front pages -- Drama.
Other Subjects
Feature films.

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Published
Irvington, N.Y. : Chicago, IL : Criterion Collection ; Distributed by Home Vision Entertainment, [2004].
Format
DVD
Language
fre
UPC
037429173725

Notes

General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1938.
General Note
Based on the novel by Pierre Mac Orlan.
General Note
Notes with essay by cultural historian Luc Sante and new translation of excerpts from Marcel Carne?'s autobiography (31 p. ; ill.) in container.
General Note
Special features: new high-definition digital transfer; interviews with director Marcel Carne?, writer Jacques Pre?vert, and stars Jean Gabin and Miche?le Morgan; new essay by acclaimed cultural historian Luc Sante, author of "Low life: lures and snares of Old New York"; original theatrical trailer; poster gallery.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographer, Eugen Schu?fftan ; editor, Rene? Le He?naff ; original music, Maurice Jaubert.
Participants/Performers
Jean Gabin, Michele Morgan, Michel Simon, Pierre Brasseur.
Description
Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good in life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as both acts of revenge and kindness render him front-page news. Portrays an underworld of lonely souls wrestling with their own destinies.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital mono, RSDL dual-layer.
Language
French dialogue, with optional English subtitles.

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