L'Atalante
Originally released in 1934. L'Atalante is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jean Vigo. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michel Simon, Dita Parlo, and Jean Dasté
Synopsis
Newly married couple Juliette and ship captain Jean struggle through marriage as they travel on the L'Atalante along with the captain's first mate and a cabin boy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (454 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michel Simon
as Père Jules
Dita Parlo
as Juliette
Jean Dasté
as Jean
Gilles Margaritis
as Peddler
Louis Lefebvre
as Cabin Boy
Maurice Gilles
as Office Manager
Raphaël Diligent
as Raspoutine, the boatman
Claude Aveline
as (uncredited)
René Blech
as Best Man at Wedding (uncredited)
Lou Bonin
as Passenger at Railway Station (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Argui-Film
- Gaumont-Franco Film-Aubert (G.F.F.A)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L'Atalante about?
Newly married couple Juliette and ship captain Jean struggle through marriage as they travel on the L'Atalante along with the captain's first mate and a cabin boy.
Who directed L'Atalante?
L'Atalante was directed by Jean Vigo.
How long is L'Atalante?
L'Atalante has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was L'Atalante released?
L'Atalante was released on April 24, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in L'Atalante?
The main cast of L'Atalante includes Michel Simon, Dita Parlo, Jean Dasté, Gilles Margaritis, Louis Lefebvre.
Is L'Atalante worth watching?
L'Atalante has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 454 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.