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Unpredictable Nature of the River
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Unpredictable Nature of the River

1996-01-01 · 111 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Adventure

Nobleman Jean-Francois de la Plaine is exiled to serve as governor of a West African colony.

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Directors
Bernard Giraudeau
Production companies
Flach Film, Les Films de la Saga, Canal+
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Bernard GiraudeauBernard GiraudeauJean-François de La Plaine
Richard BohringerRichard BohringerLe commandant de Blanet
Thierry FrémontThierry FrémontPierre Combaud
Roland BlancheRoland BlancheMonsieur Denis
Raoul BillereyRaoul BillereyL'abbé Fleuriau
Aissatou SowAmélie
France ZobdaFrance ZobdaAnne Brisseau
Olivier AchardOlivier AchardMonsieur de Kermadec
Vincent de BoüardVincent de BoüardLe Chevalier de Marcera
Frédéric LorberLe chirurgien major
Christian RauthChristian RauthLe capitaine français
Smaïl MekkiSmaïl MekkiLe maître des langues
Moussa TouréMoussa TouréHannibal
Denis LaustriatDenis LaustriatLa voix du fils (voice)
Anna GalienaAnna GalienaLouise de Saint-Agnan

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