The Figurehead
1948, French. Directed by Christian Stengel.
At sea, sailors have got to make do with what they have. François is in love with.... the figurehead, the bust of a gorgeous woman.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Christian StengelDirector
- Madeleine SologneClaude
- Georges MarchalFrançois Martineau
- Pierre DudanYves Morfouage
- Antoine BalpêtréFather Morfouage
- Jacqueline PierreuxFernande Le Guen
- George CusinCorentin
- Charlotte EcardMrs. Donnadieu
- Jean ClarieuxJojo
- Marcel RaineCommander Bringois
- René HellThe game warden
- Jacques DynamLomond
- Jacques DufilhoCommander Clement
Details
- Released
- 16 June 1948
- Original title
- La Figure de proue
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The Figurehead runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Figurehead on?
The Figurehead isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 June 1948. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Figurehead?
If you liked The Figurehead, try Querelle, Love at Sea, Stormy Waters.
Who directed The Figurehead?
The Figurehead (1948) was directed by Christian Stengel and stars Madeleine Sologne, Georges Marchal, Pierre Dudan.