The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean

Overview

On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l'Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone's son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor's daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.

Cast

Gaby Morlay

Victorine Rousset, aka 'Maryse'

Michel Simon

Alcide Garonne

Nadine Alari

Augusta Boiron

Odette Barancey

Amélie

Pauline Carton

Aunt Marguerite

Marc Cassot

Gustave Boiron, aka 'Pilou'

René-Jean Chauffard

Joiner

André Darnay

Amédée Boiron

Pierre Darteuil

Rival

Camille Guérini

Gendarmerie brigadier