Official movie poster for Port of Shadows (1938), a romance drama film

Port of Shadows(1938)

Le quai des brumes

Tender... frankly adult. Filled with almost every emotion known to man

7.4(315)1h 33m1938-05-17
RomanceDramaCrime

Port of Shadows Synopsis

Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.

Port of Shadows (1938) is a romance, drama and crime film directed by Marcel Carné, released on May 17, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jean Gabin, Michel Simon, Michèle Morgan and Pierre Brasseur. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 315 ratings.

Director:
Marcel Carné
Writers:
Pierre Mac Orlan, Jacques Prévert
Producers:
Gregor Rabinovitch
Cinematographer:
Eugen Schüfftan
Composer:
Maurice Jaubert
Production:
Ciné-Alliance
Status:
Released

Port of Shadows (1938) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Port of Shadows before you stream it.

Port of Shadows Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 315 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

Marcel Carné packs quite a lot into ninety minutes in this superior wartime thriller. It centres around the deserting soldier "Jean" (Jean Gabin) who arrives in Le Harve intending to seek a ship to some far flung neutral port. He needs clothes, though, and money, and food - and he is lucky to meet up with the teenage "Nelly" (Michèle Morgan). She is worldy beyond her years - she has grown up the hard way and is…

Reviewed on February 13, 2023

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Port of Shadows – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Port of Shadows online?

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Port of Shadows (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Port of Shadows?

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The main cast of Port of Shadows (1938) includes Jean Gabin, Michel Simon, Michèle Morgan, Pierre Brasseur and Édouard Delmont. The film was directed by Marcel Carné. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Port of Shadows released?

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Port of Shadows was released on May 17, 1938 and runs for 1h 33m.

Is Port of Shadows worth watching?

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Port of Shadows (1938) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 315 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Port of Shadows?

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Yes. The official Port of Shadows trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.