La tête de proue (1952) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1952 · Film

Released in 1952, La tête de proue is a fantastique, animation and romance film directed by Allan Crick, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A poem of unrequited love: the studio's first puppet production. Based on a poem by Cosbie Garstin, the film tells the story of a carved wooden saint who is painted to look like a soldier and used as a figurehead on a sailing ship. The ship sinks and the figurehead is saved by a beautiful mermaid who falls in love with him. Her love is not returned because despite his dashing looks he has the wooden heart of a saint.
Who’s in it. La tête de proue stars Robert Beatty, Allan Crick and Digby Turpin.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La tête de proue page.
If you liked it. Fans of La tête de proue tend to enjoy Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, La Ligne verte, Le Voyage de Chihiro and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch La tête de proue (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La tête de proue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in La tête de proue?
- La tête de proue stars Robert Beatty, Allan Crick and Digby Turpin.
- When was La tête de proue released?
- La tête de proue was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.