The Ragpickers of Emmaus

Overview

The Emmaüs community opened and functioned thanks to the generous impetus of Abbé Pierre Groues, bringing together a cross-section of the underprivileged: unemployed truck drivers, former paratroopers, young people leaving prison, etc., and underprivileged families. The "ragpickers" manage to make a bit of money by practicing the art of "chine", while the abbé tries his hand at winning radio games. The accident and death of one of them will unite the Emmaus companions even more.

Release Date

23 February 1955

100 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Abbot Pierre
Matthieu, cop
Mademoiselle
Madame Vatier
Little Marie
Suzy Vatier
Madame Thomas
Madame Marchand

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