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Daybreak

7.619391h 33mMovieCrimeDrama

After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.

DirectorMarcel Carné
WritersJacques Viot·Jacques Prévert
ProducerJean-Pierre Frogerais

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Cast · Directed by Marcel Carné

JGJean Gabin
Jean Gabin
François
JLJacqueline Laurent
Jacqueline Laurent
Françoise
JB
Jules Berry
M. Valentin
AArletty
Arletty
Clara
MBMady Berry
Mady Berry
La concierge
RGRené Génin
René Génin
Le concierge
ADArthur Devère
Arthur Devère
M. Gerbois
RBRené Bergeron
René Bergeron
Le patron du café
BBBernard Blier
Bernard Blier
Gaston
GLGermaine Lix
Germaine Lix
La chanteuse
GFGabrielle Fontan
Gabrielle Fontan
La vieille dame dans l'escalier
JBJacques Baumer
Jacques Baumer
Le commissaire

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