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À Nous la Liberté
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À Nous la Liberté

1931-12-18 · 95 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Music

In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.

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Directors
René Clair
Production companies
Société des films sonores Tobis
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Henri MarchandHenri MarchandÉmile
Raymond CordyRaymond CordyLouis
Rolla FranceRolla FranceJeanne
Paul OllivierPaul OllivierPaul Imaque, l'oncle
Jacques ShellyJacques ShellyPaul
Germaine AusseyGermaine AusseyMaud
Léon LorinLéon LorinLe vieux monsieur sourd
Vincent HyspaLe vieil orateur
André MichaudAndré MichaudLe contremaitre
MaximilienneUne invitée au diner
Alexander D'ArcyAlexander D'ArcyLe gigolo
William BurkeL'ancien détenu
Eugène StuberEugène StuberUn gangster
Ritou Lancyle
Marguerite de MorlayeMarguerite de MorlayeUne invitée au diner
Léon CourtoisLéon Courtois
Robert Charlet
Albert BroquinAlbert BroquinLe marchand de primeurs

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