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The Ragpickers of Emmaus (1955)

The Ragpickers of Emmaus (1955)

Drama Comedy
Release Date: 1955, February 23
Directors: Robert Darène
Countries: France
Production: Nordia Films, Cocinor
Cast: Guy Henry, Gil Delamare, Lila Kedrova, Dany Carrel, Pierre Mondy, Abbé Pierre, Paul Guers, Jacques Fabbri, Madeleine Robinson, Bernard Lajarrige, Zappy Max, Julien Verdier

Overview:

The Emmaüs community opened and functioned thanks to the generous impetus of Abbé Pierre Groues, bringing together a cross-section of the underprivileged: unemployed truck drivers, former paratroopers, young people leaving prison, etc., and underprivileged families. The "ragpickers" manage to make a bit of money by practicing the art of "chine", while the abbé tries his hand at winning radio games. The accident and death of one of them will unite the Emmaus companions even more.