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Bay of Angels

1963-03-01 · 84 min · ★ 6.7

Romance · Drama

A bank clerk is drawn into the risky world of a gorgeous gambling addict.

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Directors
Jacques Demy
Production companies
Sud-Pacifique Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeanne MoreauJeanne MoreauJacqueline 'Jackie' Demaistre
Claude MannClaude MannJean Fournier
Paul GuersPaul GuersCaron
Henri NassietHenri NassietM. Fournier
Nicole CholletNicole CholletMarthe
André Certes
Jean-Pierre Lorrain
Georges Alban
Conchita ParodiL'hôtelière
Jacques Moreau
André Canter

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