Savage Triangle

Synopsis

Based on the novel of the same name by writer Edouard Peisson, this Jean Delannoy film display one boy’s unconditional love for his mother, despite her tragic mistreatment of him. After being raised by a shepherd for the past 12 years, Simon (Pierre-Michel Beck) is reunited with his mother Marie (Madeleine Robinson). Marie is a prostitute in Marseilles and is now stable enough to welcome Simon back into her life. Unaware of her profession at first, Simon is happy to have his mom back, but in time he learns how she makes her living. This troubles Simon but he continues to love her, despite not loving her chosen profession. His anger toward this issue gets directed toward Marie’s louse of a boyfriend, Paul (Frank Villard), and the result is a heartfelt tale about love and family.

Main Cast

Madeleine Robinson

Marie

Age : 87 | Popularity : 3%

Frank Villard

Paul

Age : 63 | Popularity : 7%

Nicolas Amato

Le complice

Age : 82 | Popularity : 5%

Henri Arius

Victor - le patron du café

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Pierre-Michel Beck

Simon

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Edmond Beauchamp

Gilles

Age : 85 | Popularity : 5%

Géo Beuf

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Dora Doll

La blonde amie de Paul

Age : 102 | Popularity : 6%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Jean Delannoy
Writing	Adaptation	Jean Delannoy Henri Jeanson
	Screenplay	Henri Jeanson
	Novel	Edouard Peisson
Crew	Cinematography	Robert Lefebvre
Editing	Editor	James Cuenet
Production	Producer	Joseph Bercholz
Department	Role	Name

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