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À Nous la Liberté (1931)

Directed by René Clair

Overview

In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.

Length 95 minutes

Actors

Henri Marchand | Raymond Cordy | Rolla France | Paul Ollivier | Jacques Shelly | Germaine Aussey | Léon Lorin | Vincent Hyspa | André Michaud | Maximilienne | Alexander D'Arcy | William Burke | Eugène Stuber | Ritou Lancyle | Marguerite de Morlaye | Léon Courtois | Robert Charlet | Albert Broquin