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Stormy Waters

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Outside of Brest, France, André Laurent (Jean Gabin) finds contentment in his work as a tugboat captain while caring for his fragile wife, Yvonne (Madeleine Renaud), on shore. When a freighter sinks during a storm, André and his crew come to the rescue and discover its hardened captain, Marc (Jean Marchat), and his disillusioned wife, Catherine (Michèle Morgan). After Marc abandons her, Catherine forms an intense relationship with the sensitive André, which turns to love and potential tragedy.

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Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand .. recalls the poetic realist dramas of the 1930s that made Gabin’s career, in no small part thanks to a script by Jacques Prevert that turns on the hard lives and romantic torments of its characters. Nov 16, 2024 Full Review Jack Fleischer Battleship Pretension On top of some interesting insights into the intricacies of traditional French romantic entanglements, this film offers some interesting special effects work. Mar 22, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Melodramatic French film has a moodiness that works quite well. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Shipwreck of a marriage--A beautiful film with strong links to the ocean!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best films I've ever seen. Perfect blend of action, drama, suspense, romance, tragedy. Does more in 84 minutes than I ever thought possible. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review walter m In "Remorques," the crew of the tugboat Cyclone is enjoying a rare day off at the wedding between one of their crew members, Poubennec(Marcel Duhamel), and Marie(Anne Laurens). But then the wind turns, and the crew led by Captain Laurent(Jean Gabin) rushes back into action at the beck and call of a distress call, leaving the new bride to be comforted by Laurent's wife, Yvonne(Madeleine Renaud). However, the captain(Jean Marchat) of the stranded vessel is suddenly in no hurry, nor are some of his men. By comparison, his wife Catherine(Michele Morgan) has had more than enough and wants out. "Remorques" is an emotionally complex melodrama with more than one point of view that even with the admittedly primitive model work works best when the story is on the high seas. The same can also be said for Laurent as he has not only found a job where he can make a difference, it is also one that he loves. On the other hand, he is also weighed down by his share of responsibilities(he calls himself an 'office boy of catastrophes') and it is a good thing nobody has kids or it would be even worse. But you cannot blame his wife for worrying about what happens in his extremely dangerous job and wants him to quit. As he says, what is he supposed to do, knit? But then why does she have be the one to knit? Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Outside of Brest, France, André Laurent (Jean Gabin) finds contentment in his work as a tugboat captain while caring for his fragile wife, Yvonne (Madeleine Renaud), on shore. When a freighter sinks during a storm, André and his crew come to the rescue and discover its hardened captain, Marc (Jean Marchat), and his disillusioned wife, Catherine (Michèle Morgan). After Marc abandons her, Catherine forms an intense relationship with the sensitive André, which turns to love and potential tragedy.
Director
Jean Grémillon
Screenwriter
Jacques Prévert, André Cayatte
Production Co
Maítrise Artisanale de l'Industrie Cinematographique
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 13, 2011
Runtime
1h 31m