Gates of the Night
Genres
Overview
In post-Liberation Paris, a man reunites with a friend and meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover her brother's dark past.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
107 min
Release Date
1946-12-03
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
37
Vote Average
7.1
Pierre Brasseur
Georges
Serge Reggiani
Guy Sénéchal
Yves Montand
Jean Diego
Nathalie Nattier
Malou
Saturnin Fabre
Monsieu Sénéchal
Raymond Bussières
Raymond Lécuyer
Jean Vilar
Le clochard / La fortune
Sylvia Bataille
Claire Lécuyer
Jane Marken
Mme Germaine
Dany Robin
Étiennette
Gabrielle Fontan
la vieille
Christian Simon
Cricri Lécuyer
Jean Maxime
l'amoureux d'Étiennette
Fabien Loris
le chanteur des rues
René Blancard
le voisin de palier
Mady Berry
Madame Quinquina
Julien Carette
Monsieur Quinquina
Jacques Perrin
Un des gosses Quinquina (uncredited)
Brigitte Auber
Spectatrice de la noyée (uncredited)
Max Doria
(uncredited)
Émile Drain
(uncredited)
Émile Genevois
(uncredited)
Gérard Guillaumat
Le vendeur de journaux (uncredited)
Colette Mareuil
(uncredited)
Pierre Réal
(uncredited)
Michel Salina
Le chirurgien (uncredited)
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