Runner
2026 · Action · Comedy
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Film / 1960
The Baron of the Locks
Directed by
Jean Delannoy
Lucky Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine wins a boat in a card game and takes off with his former lover in search of new adventures. Adverse circumstances land them in a small town, where the Baron's seafaring companion departs for more attractive scenery offered by a wealthy local. Meanwhile, there's a certain charming café owner that the Baron finds irresistible – at least for awhile.
The story
Lucky Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine wins a boat in a card game and takes off with his former lover in search of new adventures. Adverse circumstances land them in a small town, where the Baron's seafaring companion departs for more attractive scenery offered by a wealthy local. Meanwhile, there's a certain charming café owner that the Baron finds irresistible – at least for awhile.
Cast
Jean GabinBaron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine
Micheline PreslePerle Germain-Joubert
Jacques CastelotMarquis François-Marie de Villamayor
Jean DesaillyMr. Maurice Montbernon
Blanchette BrunoyMaria Vilandier, innkeeper
Aimée MortimerGaby Bonnetang
Jean ConstantinPrince Héliakim Sadokkan
Robert DalbanGuillaume, manager of the flying club
Jacques HillingCasino supervisor
Pierre-LouisGeorges, barman
Alexandre RignaultFirmin, lock keeper
Dominique BoscheroSaddokan's new friend
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Charles BouillaudÉmile, casino employee
Émile GenevoisGuest of the hostel
Gabriel GobinValentin, hostel player
Georges LycanSailor of the yacht
Cécyl MarcylOld lady of the first flight
Albert MichelGuest of the hostel
Raphaël PatorniReception manager of the Deauville hotel
Jimmy PerrysMr. Camille, restaurateur
Olga ValéryPénélope, marquis's wife
Louis SeignerLéon Duval, horse owner
Jean-Pierre JaubertPaulo
Bruno BalpMarcel, mechanic of the flying club (uncredited)
Robert BalpoGuest of the hostel (uncredited)
Florence BrièreReceiver of Posts (uncredited)
Louis BugetteSaddokan's advisor (uncredited)
Henri CoutetPeasant (uncredited)
Édouard FrancommeGuest of the hostel (uncredited)
Corrado GuarducciPlayer (uncredited)
Henri GuéganBelgian sailor (uncredited)
René HellGuest of the hostel (uncredited)
Robert Le BéalGolf player (uncredited)
Charles LemontierCasino employee (uncredited)
Dominique MarcasWoman in the airfield (uncredited)
Bernard MussonBailiff at the casino (uncredited)
Louisette RousseauLock keeper's wife (uncredited)
Yvon SarrayGuest of the hostel (uncredited)
Geymond VitalLa Ramée (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre ZolaPlayer at the casino (uncredited)
Gilette BarbierClient of the Café de la Marine (uncredited)
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