Savage Triangle

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Madeleine RobinsonMarie

Frank VillardPaul

Nicolas AmatoLe complice

Henri AriusVictor - le patron du café

Pierre-Michel BeckSimon

Edmond BeauchampGilles

Géo Beuf

Géo BeufCast

Dora DollLa blonde amie de Paul

Géo Dorlis

Géo DorlisCast

Georges DoukingLe paysan

Albert DuvaleixLe monsieur du taxi

FransinedLe coiffeur