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The Crowned Fish Tavern (1947)

The Crowned Fish Tavern poster
Original title
La Taverne du poisson couronné
Directed by
René Chanas
Genre
drama film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 44m
Rating
6.0 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A French drama set in a coastal tavern, focusing on the lives and conflicts of its patrons and staff. The story revolves around the tavern owner and the people drawn to his establishment, dealing with personal struggles and relationships.

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What happens

The Crowned Fish Tavern (French: La taverne du poisson couronné) is a 1947 French drama film directed by René Chanas and starring Michel Simon, Jules Berry and Blanchette Brunoy. It was shot at the Epinay Studios outside Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Pierre Marquet. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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