À Nous la Liberté

À Nous la Liberté — Plot

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.

• Release date
• December 18, 1931
• Runtime
• 95 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Music
• Director
• René Clair

À Nous la Liberté — 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

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Vincent Hyspa Le vieil orateur