

Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
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Cast

Jaque Catelain
Michel

Roger Karl
Nolff

Charles Boyer
Guenn la Taupe

Philippe Hériat
Le protecteur

Marcelle Pradot
Djenna

Claire Prélia
La mère de Michel et de Djenna
Suzanne Doris
Lia

Claude Autant-Lara
Un des copains (uncredited)
Dimitri Dragomir
Un des copains (uncredited)

Lili Samuel
La lesbienne (uncredited)
Georges Forois
Un pêcheur (uncredited)

Madame Pâquerette
La tenancière (uncredited)
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