The Curse of Greed
A moneylender kidnaps the young son of a rich widow as part of a plot to cheat her of her fortune. The boy is sent away on a fishing boat with the intention of drowning him, but a kindly old fisherman intervenes.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le Roman d'un mousse |
| Year | 1914 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama |
| Director | Léonce Perret |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (10 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs suspense by contrasting claustrophobic, shadowy interiors with the vast, unforgiving expanse of the open sea. He relies on visual storytelling, where the raging waves externalize the characters' internal conflict between greed and redemption.
Those who tire of overly complex plots will appreciate the narrative's moral clarity and emotional directness. What lingers after the final reel is a quiet triumph of decency, portrayed without sentimentality but with genuine heart. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Léonce Perret
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Best viewed attentively, to appreciate the visual power of the silent maritime drama.
🎭 Cast
Adrien Petit
Charles-Henri de Ker Armor, le mousse
Maurice Luguet
L'usurier Elie Werb
Louis Leubas
Le marquis Frantz de Luscky
Armand Dutertre
Le père Paimpol
Émile André
Dick, le patron du Terre-Neuvas
Armand Numès
Le président des assises
Paul Manson
Le juge d'instruction
Bernard Derigal
Le procureur de la république
Angèle Lérida
La comtesse de Ker Armor
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