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Port of Desire (1958)

3.519581h 26mFR
Drama

Directed by Yves Allégret

Rating

3.5/10

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

FR

Release

August 13, 1958

Director

Yves Allégret

Overview

Pierre is in Hamburg on a merchant ship with his friends Georges and Jean-Marie. While they are just looking for a good time in the twenty-four hours they have to waste in the city, Pierre is seized by the memory of a young German girl, Maria, whom he had known and probably loved when he was a priso...

Cast

Hildegard Knef

Hildegard Knef

Maria

Daniel Gélin

Daniel Gélin

Pierre

Jean Lefebvre

Jean Lefebvre

Georges

Daniel Sorano

Daniel Sorano

Jean-Marie

Frédéric O'Brady

Frédéric O'Brady

Barkeeper

Almuth Bock

Almuth Bock

N.A.

Reinhold Nietschmann

Reinhold Nietschmann

Günther Jerschke

Günther Jerschke

Reiner Brönneke

Reiner Brönneke

Pimp at Bar

Kurt Klopsch

Kurt Klopsch

Julius, the Cabaret Owner

Bob Iller

Bob Iller

Patron Sponging the Wrestling Winner

Joachim Rake

Joachim Rake

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Port of Desire (1958), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Pierre is in Hamburg on a merchant ship with his friends Georges and Jean-Marie. While they are just looking for a good time in the twenty-four hours they have to waste in the city, Pierre is seized by the memory of a young German girl, Maria, whom he had known and probably loved when he was a prisoner of war in the bombed-out port of Hamburg. He abandons his companions in search of her, but is unable to trace her, her house having been destroyed and the search services having no record of her.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Port of Desire. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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