The Ragpickers of Emmaus
Les Chiffonniers d'Emmaüs
Release: 1955-02-23
·Runtime: 100m
·★ 7.0
Comedy
Drama
The Emmaüs community opened and functioned thanks to the generous impetus of Abbé Pierre Groues, bringing together a cross-section of the underprivileged: unemployed truck drivers, former paratroopers, young people leaving prison, etc., and underprivileged families. The "ragpickers" manage to make a bit of money by practicing the art of "chine", while the abbé tries his hand at winning radio games. The accident and death of one of them will unite the Emmaus companions even more.
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
Nordia Films
Cocinor
Cast
Jacques Fabbri
as Matthieu, cop
Yves Deniaud
as Djibouti
Julienne Paroli
as Bourgeois (uncredited)
Madeleine Robinson
as Madame Vatier
Gregori Chmara
as Crincrin
Edmond Ardisson
as Casino
Guy Henry
as Tonio
Charles Moulin
as 'Kangourou'
Gil Delamare
as Thug (uncredited)
Paul Guers
as André
Jean-Jacques Lécot
as Mechanic
Robert Darène
as Judge
Pierre Trabaud
as Para
Dany Carrel
as Suzy Vatier
Jean Clarieux
as Monsieur Vatier
Émile Genevois
as Filot
Gaby Morlay
as Mademoiselle
Jacques Butin
as (uncredited)
Abbé Pierre
as Self (uncredited)
Lila Kedrova
as Bastien's wife (uncredited)
André Reybaz
as Abbot Pierre
François Patrice
as Henri
Julien Verdier
as Bastien
Solange Certain
as Madame Thomas
André Chanu
as Doctor
Henri Cogan
as Brawler (uncredited)
Bernard Lajarrige
as Philippe, legionnaire
Pierre Mondy
as Thomas
Zappy Max
as Self
