

Such a Pretty Little Beach
1949-01-19 · 90 min · ★ 6.8
During the cold and rainy off-season a man arrives in a seaside town and, giving his name only as Pierre, checks into the only hotel which remains open. His arrival arouses curiosity and a degree of suspicion, as people note that he appears to know the area, yet gives no explanation for his presence at that bleak time of year in the dead-end town.
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- Directors
- Yves Allégret
- Production companies
- Darbor Films, Dutch European
- Countries
- France, Netherlands
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Madeleine RobinsonMarthe
Gérard PhilipePierre
Jean ServaisFred
André ValmyGeorges
Jane MarkenMme Mathieu
Paul VilléMr Curlier
Gabrielle FontanThe Old Woman in the Bus
Gabriel GobinArthur
Mona DolMadame Curlier
Julien CaretteThe Traveller
Robert Le FortCommissioner
Charles VissièresThe Old ManTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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