The Baron of the Locks (1960)

Name: The Baron of the Locks
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1960-04-13
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Jean Gabin, Micheline Presle, Jacques Castelot, Jean Desailly, Blanchette Brunoy

Lucky Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine wins a boat in a card game and takes off with his former lover in search of new adventures. Adverse circumstances land them in a small town, where the Baron's seafaring companion departs for more attractive scenery offered by a wealthy local. Meanwhile, there's a certain charming café owner that the Baron finds irresistible – at least for awhile.

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Released 1960-04-13 · 90 min · Comedy

Directed by Jean Delannoy

Cast

Jean Gabin as Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine
Micheline Presle as Perle Germain-Joubert
Jacques Castelot as Marquis François-Marie de Villamayor
Jean Desailly as Mr. Maurice Montbernon
Blanchette Brunoy as Maria Vilandier, innkeeper
Aimée Mortimer as Gaby Bonnetang
Jean Constantin as Prince Héliakim Sadokkan
Robert Dalban as Guillaume, manager of the flying club
Jacques Hilling as Casino supervisor
Pierre-Louis as Georges, barman
Alexandre Rignault as Firmin, lock keeper
Dominique Boschero as Saddokan's new friend
Charles Bouillaud as Émile, casino employee
Émile Genevois as Guest of the hostel
Gabriel Gobin as Valentin, hostel player