Ramuntcho is a 1938 French drama film directed by René Barberis and starring Paul Cambo, Louis Jouvet and Madeleine Ozeray.[1] It is based on Pierre Loti's 1897 novel of the same title. It was shot at the Studios de la Seine in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Eugène Lourié.

Ramuntcho
Directed byRené Barberis
Written byEmile Allard
René Barberis
Based onRamuntcho
by Pierre Loti
Produced byPierre Chichério
StarringPaul Cambo
Louis Jouvet
Madeleine Ozeray
CinematographyNikolai Toporkoff
Music byMarceau Van Hoorebecke
Production
company
F.I.C.
Distributed byRéalisation d'art cinématographique
Release date
  • 24 February 1938 (1938-02-24)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Synopsis

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In the French Basque Country, smuggler Ramuntcho is engaged to the attractive Gracieuse, despite the fierce opposition of her family. He goes away to do his military service in Indochina and returns to discover that she has now entered a convent.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Rège p.51

Bibliography

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  • Philippe Rège. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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