
Le Matelot 512
1984-12-19 · 100 min · ★ 4.8
Max, who dreams of adventures, abandons his studies at 18 to become involved in the navy. He becomes the sailor 512.
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- Directors
- René Allio
- Production companies
- France 3 Cinéma, centre mediterraneen de creation cinematographique, Crédit Agricole
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dominique SandaThe Commander / Mireille
Jacques PenotMax
Bruno CremerCommander Roger
Laure DuthilleulColette
Michel PiccoliNarrator (voice)
Tchéky KaryoThe scarred one / André
Christiane CohendyLina Colomba
Charles-Roger BourLieutenant
Christine LaurentPaillette
Yvonne GamyOld Lady
Anik BelaubreNurse
Jean MaurelMarket gardener
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