Le bateau à soupe (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film
Released in 1947, Le bateau à soupe is a drama film directed by Maurice Gleize, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Hervé is a tough sea captain in command of the "Duchesse Anne", a rum-trading ship. But the sea dog hides a tender heart and he allows Marie-Douce, a poor slum girl who dreams of seeing the wide world,on board. To have her accepted by the crew, he passes her off as his niece. A seasoned master like him, wise enough to ban alcohol use on his ship, should have known better : a beautiful girl on the deck cannot but unleash the savage instincts of all those men without women.
Who’s in it. Le bateau à soupe stars Charles Vanel as Le capitaine Hervé, Lucienne Laurence as Marie-Douce, Alfred Adam as Le Hénaff and Habib Benglia as Le nègre, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le bateau à soupe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le bateau à soupe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le bateau à soupe (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le bateau à soupe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Le bateau à soupe?
- Le bateau à soupe stars Charles Vanel, Lucienne Laurence, Alfred Adam, Habib Benglia and Jean Brochard.
- When was Le bateau à soupe released?
- Le bateau à soupe was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.