Savage Triangle
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
Madeleine Robinson
MarieFrank Villard
PaulNicolas Amato
Le compliceHenri Arius
Victor - le patron du caféPierre-Michel Beck
SimonEdmond Beauchamp
GillesDora Doll
La blonde amie de PaulGeorges Douking
Le paysanAlbert Duvaleix
Le monsieur du taxiFransined
Le coiffeurRené Génin
Le premier client de MarieJacques Josselin
Raphaël Patorni
LuccioniGaston Rey
Fernand Sardou
L'inspecteurHenri Vilbert
Capitaine FrançoisJenny Hélia
(uncredited)