The Big Flag (1954)
1h 33m
Running Time
June 21, 1954Release Date
Plot.
For Naval officers duty comes first. Navy Lieutenant Favrel is one of these men. He has promised his wife Simone to stay with her all the time but a last mission aboard a training cruiser makes him realize that his life is tied to the sea. For his part, Navy cadet Pierre Hardouin understands that sailing is his vocation. The prospect of staying home alone while Pierre is on mission, frightens Madeleine, the girl of his heart. But the young woman ends up accepting the ordeal and marrying Pierre.
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Cast & Crew.

Jean Chevrier
Jean Favrel

Marc Cassot
Pierre Hardouin

Marie Mansart
Simone Favrel

Nicole Courcel
Madeleine

Raphaël Patorni
Chéruel

François Patrice
Derval

Roger Crouzet
Ferrand

Jean-Pierre Mocky
Luc Dutoit, midshipman

Jean Murat
Captain Jabert

Raymond Hermantier
Leduc

Micheline Gary
Françoise Aubry

Jean Lanier
Paul Aubry

Nicole Besnard
Corinne

Marie d'Hyvert
Monique

Bernard Dhéran
Lucien Barré

Yves Brainville
Lieutenant

André Carnège
Minister

Jean Gaven
Lieutenant Lachenal

Maurice Sarfati
Midship

Jacques Bernard
Cadet naval officer (uncredited)

Jean Raynaud
Writer

Roger Vercel
Adaptation

René Moulaert
Production Design

Pierre Balmain
Costume Design
Details.
Release DateJune 21, 1954
Original NameLe Grand Pavois
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 33m
Genres
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Wiki.
The Big Flag (French: Le grand pavois) is a 1954 French drama film directed by Jacques Pinoteau and starring Jean Chevrier, Marc Cassot and Marie Mansart. It was shot at the Photosonor Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert. Location shooting took place on board the French cruiser Jeanne d'Arc at Brest.