The Ragpickers of Emmaus (1955)

7.4/10 100 min Comedy Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Pierre Mondy

Thomas

André Reybaz

Abbot Pierre

Zappy Max

Self

Jacques Fabbri

Matthieu, cop

Gaby Morlay

Mademoiselle

Madeleine Robinson

Madame Vatier

Gregori Chmara

Crincrin

Dany Carrel

Suzy Vatier

Solange Certain

Madame Thomas

Edmond Ardisson

Casino

André Chanu

Doctor

Jean Clarieux

Monsieur Vatier

Robert Darène

Judge

Yves Deniaud

Djibouti

Émile Genevois

Filot

Paul Guers

André

Guy Henry

Tonio

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