À Nous la Liberté

Overview

In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.

Directed by René Clair

Top cast

Henri Marchand

Émile

Raymond Cordy

Louis

Rolla France

Jeanne

Paul Ollivier

Paul Imaque, l'oncle

Jacques Shelly

Paul

Germaine Aussey

Maud

Léon Lorin

Le vieux monsieur sourd

V

Vincent Hyspa

Le vieil orateur

André Michaud

Le contremaitre

M

Maximilienne

Une invitée au diner

Alexander D'Arcy

Le gigolo

W

William Burke

L'ancien détenu

Eugène Stuber

Un gangster

R

Ritou Lancyle

Marguerite de Morlaye

Une invitée au diner

Léon Courtois

R

Robert Charlet

Albert Broquin

Le marchand de primeurs

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