The Baron of the Locks(1960)
Le Baron de l'écluse
The Baron of the Locks Synopsis
Lucky Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine wins a boat in a card game and takes off with his former lover in search of new adventures. Adverse circumstances land them in a small town, where the Baron's seafaring companion departs for more attractive scenery offered by a wealthy local. Meanwhile, there's a certain charming café owner that the Baron finds irresistible – at least for awhile.
The Baron of the Locks (1960) is a comedy film directed by Jean Delannoy, released on April 13, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Jean Gabin, Micheline Presle, Jacques Castelot and Jean Desailly. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Delannoy
- Writers:
- Michel Audiard, Maurice Druon, Georges Simenon
- Producers:
- Jean-Paul Guibert
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Page
- Production:
- Cinétel, Intermondia Films, Vides Cinematografica, Filmsonor
- Status:
- Released
The Baron of the Locks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine
Micheline Presle
as Perle Germain-Joubert
Jacques Castelot
as Marquis François-Marie de Villamayor
Jean Desailly
as Mr. Maurice Montbernon
Blanchette Brunoy
as Maria Vilandier, innkeeper
Aimée Mortimer
as Gaby Bonnetang
Jean Constantin
as Prince Héliakim Sadokkan
Robert Dalban
as Guillaume, manager of the flying club
Jacques Hilling
as Casino supervisor
Pierre-Louis
as Georges, barman
Alexandre Rignault
as Firmin, lock keeper
Dominique Boschero
as Saddokan's new friend
Key crew
Directed by Jean Delannoy, written by Michel Audiard, Maurice Druon and Georges Simenon, produced by Jean-Paul Guibert.
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The Baron of the Locks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Baron of the Locks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Baron of the Locks online?
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The Baron of the Locks (1960) is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Baron of the Locks?
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The main cast of The Baron of the Locks (1960) includes Jean Gabin, Micheline Presle, Jacques Castelot, Jean Desailly and Blanchette Brunoy. The film was directed by Jean Delannoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Baron of the Locks released?
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The Baron of the Locks was released on April 13, 1960 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Baron of the Locks worth watching?
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The Baron of the Locks (1960) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.