Gaspard de Besse | |
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Directed by | André Hugon |
Written by | Carlo Rim |
Based on | Gaspard de Besse by Jean Aicard |
Produced by | André Hugon |
Starring |
Raimu Antonin Berval Nicole Vattier |
Music by | Jacques Janin |
Production company | Les Productions André Hugon |
Distributed by | Les Distributeurs Français |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | France |
Language | French |
Gaspard de Besse is a 1935 French historical adventure film directed by André Hugon and starring Raimu, Antonin Berval and Nicole Vattier. It is an adaptation of the 1919 novel of the same title by Jean Aicard. [1] It is inspired by a historical figure active as a " Robin Hood" in pre- French Revolution Provence. [2]
After his father loses his house and possessions to a loan shark and is then murdered, Gaspard becomes an outlaw with his faithful sidekick Samplan. Their raids on the wealthy develop them a popular following in the countryside. However, both men ultimately come to a tragic end at the hands of the authorities.
Gaspard de Besse | |
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Directed by | André Hugon |
Written by | Carlo Rim |
Based on | Gaspard de Besse by Jean Aicard |
Produced by | André Hugon |
Starring |
Raimu Antonin Berval Nicole Vattier |
Music by | Jacques Janin |
Production company | Les Productions André Hugon |
Distributed by | Les Distributeurs Français |
Release date |
|
Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | France |
Language | French |
Gaspard de Besse is a 1935 French historical adventure film directed by André Hugon and starring Raimu, Antonin Berval and Nicole Vattier. It is an adaptation of the 1919 novel of the same title by Jean Aicard. [1] It is inspired by a historical figure active as a " Robin Hood" in pre- French Revolution Provence. [2]
After his father loses his house and possessions to a loan shark and is then murdered, Gaspard becomes an outlaw with his faithful sidekick Samplan. Their raids on the wealthy develop them a popular following in the countryside. However, both men ultimately come to a tragic end at the hands of the authorities.