La route du bagne (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film
Released in 1945, La route du bagne is a drama film directed by Léon Mathot, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris, 1865. In a music-hall Manon accidentally kills her partner who was trying take sexual advantage of her. She is condemned to twenty years of hard labor first and then to be deported to marry a released convict. On the ship where she sails with her female fellow-sufferers she gets to know a young doctor and helps to suppress a revolt. Once arrived at her destination, Manon hesitates between her official fiancé and the doctor whose household she does not want to break...
Who’s in it. La route du bagne stars Viviane Romance as Manon, Lucien Coëdel as Rabouin, Clément Duhour as Gilbert and Paulette Élambert as La Pâlotte, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La route du bagne page.
If you liked it. Fans of La route du bagne tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La route du bagne (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La route du bagne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in La route du bagne?
- La route du bagne stars Viviane Romance, Lucien Coëdel, Clément Duhour, Paulette Élambert and Paul Amiot.
- When was La route du bagne released?
- La route du bagne was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.