The Ragpickers of Emmaus (1955)

Name: The Ragpickers of Emmaus
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1955-02-23
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Pierre Mondy, André Reybaz, Zappy Max, Jacques Fabbri, Gaby Morlay

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.

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Released 1955-02-23 · 100 min · Comedy, Drama

Directed by Robert Darène

Cast

Pierre Mondy as Thomas
André Reybaz as Abbot Pierre
Zappy Max as Self
Jacques Fabbri as Matthieu, cop
Gaby Morlay as Mademoiselle
Madeleine Robinson as Madame Vatier
Gregori Chmara as Crincrin
Edwige Bart as Little Marie
Dany Carrel as Suzy Vatier
Solange Certain as Madame Thomas
Marie d'Hyvert as Madame Marchand
Edmond Ardisson as Casino
André Chanu as Doctor
Jean Clarieux as Monsieur Vatier
Robert Darène as Judge