The Ragpickers of Emmaus (1955)
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.
Director: Robert Darène
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Pierre Mondy as Thomas |
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André Reybaz as Abbot Pierre |
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Zappy Max as Self |
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Jacques Fabbri as Matthieu, cop |
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Gaby Morlay as Mademoiselle |
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Madeleine Robinson as Madame Vatier |
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Gregori Chmara as Crincrin |
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Edwige Bart as Little Marie |
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Dany Carrel as Suzy Vatier |
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Solange Certain as Madame Thomas |
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Marie d'Hyvert as Madame Marchand |
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Edmond Ardisson as Casino |
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André Chanu as Doctor |
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Jean Clarieux as Monsieur Vatier |
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Robert Darène as Judge |
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Yves Deniaud as Djibouti |
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Émile Genevois as Filot |
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Paul Guers as André |
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Guy Henry as Tonio |
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Pierre Jaubert as Etienne |
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Bernard Lajarrige as Philippe, legionnaire |
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Jean-Jacques Lécot as Mechanic |
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Charles Moulin as 'Kangourou' |
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François Patrice as Henri |
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Pierre Trabaud as Para |
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Julien Verdier as Bastien |
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Emmett 'Babe' Wallace as Beggar |
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Jacques Butin as (uncredited) |
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Henri Cogan as Brawler (uncredited) |
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Gil Delamare as Thug (uncredited) |
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Abbé Pierre as Self (uncredited) |
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Robert Hébert as Doctor (uncredited) |
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Julienne Paroli as Bourgeois (uncredited) |
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Lila Kedrova as Bastien's wife (uncredited) |
| Writing | Robert Darène | Scenario Writer |
| Writing | Boris Simon | Scenario Writer |
| Writing | René Barjavel | Scenario Writer |
| Directing | Robert Darène | Director |
