Ballade à blanc 1983
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Ballade à blanc
Jean, a young Breton working at the shipyards in Toulon, chafes under routine and confinement. Living with his cousin Simone, he one day vanishes—leaving behind her money and a gun. He embarks on a wanderlust‑fuelled journey, hitchhiking into the unknown, guided only by chance encounters and longing for freedom.
Jean, a young Breton working at the shipyards in Toulon, chafes under routine and confinement. Living with his cousin Simone, he one day vanishes—leaving behind her money and a gun. He embarks on a wanderlust‑fuelled journey, hitchhiking into the unknown, guided only by chance encounters and longing for freedom.
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Full Cast & Crew... Jean
... Pat Rubis
... Simone
... Rouvion
... Jean-Paul / Riquita
... Maurice Talmain
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Release Date:
Sep 05, 1983 (France)
Run Time:
1hr 30`
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Original Language:
French
Production Countries:
France
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
Ballade à blanc
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... Director
Cast
... Jean
... Pat Rubis
... Simone
... Rouvion
... Jean-Paul / Riquita
... Maurice Talmain
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