The Little Rebels (1955)

6.8/10 • 98 min • Drama

Overview

Judge Julien Lamy regularly deals with the welfare of children, namely delinquents. When orphan Alain burns down a barn belonging to his abusive foster family, Lamy has no choice but to send him to a juvenile jail. There, he meets elder Francis, desperate to escape and reunite with his girlfriend. The boys eventually flee, as Francis goes in search of his lost love and Alain continues seeking his biological family.

Cast

Jean Gabin

Julien Lamy

Anne Doat

Sylvette

Jimmy Urbain

Alain Robert

Robert Dalban

Joseph

Jean-Jacques Delbo

Belote player

Dora Doll

Mrs. Lecarnoy

Jane Marken

Children's delegate

Claire Olivier

Mrs. Noël, judge's secretary

Renée Passeur

Francis' grandmother

Raphaël Patorni

Substitute

Jean d'Yd

Francis' grandfather

Jacques Moulières

Gérard Lecarnoy

Georges Aminel

Lawyer

Josette Arno

Young prostitute

Louis Bugette

Inspector

Véronique Deschamps

Social worker

Jean Hébey

'La Cravate'

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