Savage Triangle (1951)

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.

Directing:
  • Jean Delannoy

Writing:
  • Henri Jeanson
  • Edouard Peisson
  • Jean Delannoy

Stars:
Release Date: 1951-09-26
themoviedb icon 6.0/10
  • Country: FR
  • Language: Français
  • Runtime: 112
Henri Arius
Henri Arius
Victor - le patron du café
Madeleine Robinson
Madeleine Rob...
Marie
Franck Villard
Franck Villar...
Paul
Nicolas Amato
Nicolas Amato
Le complice
Pierre-Michel Beck
Pierre-Michel...
Simon
Frank Villard
Frank Villard
Paul
Edmond Beauchamp
Edmond Beauch...
Gilles
Dora Doll
Dora Doll
La blonde amie de Paul
Georges Douking
Georges Douki...
Le paysan
Albert Duvaleix
Albert Duvale...
Le monsieur du taxi
Fransined
Fransined
Le coiffeur
René Génin
René Génin
Le premier client de Marie
Jacques Josselin
Jacques Josse...
Raphaël Patorni
Raphaël Pator...
Luccioni
Gaston Rey
Gaston Rey
Fernand Sardou
Fernand Sardo...
L'inspecteur
Henri Vilbert
Henri Vilbert
Capitaine François
Jenny Hélia
Jenny Hélia
(uncredited)
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