The Ragpickers of Emmaus (1955)
Les Chiffonniers d'Emmaüs
The Emmaüs community opened and functioned thanks to the generous impetus of Abbé Pierre Groues, bringing together a cross-section of the underprivileged: unemployed truck drivers, former paratroopers, young people leaving prison, etc., and underprivileged families. The "ragpickers" manage to make a bit of money by practicing the art of "chine", while the abbé tries his hand at winning radio games. The accident and death of one of them will unite the Emmaus companions even more.
- Date of release
- 1955-02-23
- TMDB
- 7.4 / 10 (5)
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Robert Darène
Casting
- Pierre Mondy — Thomas
- André Reybaz — Abbot Pierre
- Zappy Max — Self
- Jacques Fabbri — Matthieu, cop
- Gaby Morlay — Mademoiselle
- Madeleine Robinson — Madame Vatier
- Gregori Chmara — Crincrin
- Edwige Bart — Little Marie
- Dany Carrel — Suzy Vatier
- Solange Certain — Madame Thomas
- Marie d'Hyvert — Madame Marchand
- Edmond Ardisson — Casino
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