1968

0h 58m

7.1(84 votes)

Drama

Romance

TV Movie

Overview

An aged, wealthy trader plots with his servant to recreate a maritime tall tale, using a local woman and an unknown sailor as actors.

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Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Jeanne Moreau

Virginie Ducrot

Directing

Orson Welles

Charles Clay

Acting

Roger Coggio

Elishama Levinsky

Acting

Norman Eshley

Paul, the sailor

Acting

Fernando Rey

Merchant

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