The Baron of the Locks
1960, French. Directed by Jean Delannoy.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean DelannoyDirector
- Jean GabinBaron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine
- Micheline PreslePerle Germain-Joubert
- Jacques CastelotMarquis François-Marie de Villamayor
- Jean DesaillyMr. Maurice Montbernon
- Blanchette BrunoyMaria Vilandier, innkeeper
- Aimée MortimerGaby Bonnetang
- Jean ConstantinPrince Héliakim Sadokkan
- Robert DalbanGuillaume, manager of the flying club
- Jacques HillingCasino supervisor
- Pierre-LouisGeorges, barman
- Alexandre RignaultFirmin, lock keeper
- Dominique BoscheroSaddokan's new friend
Details
- Released
- 13 April 1960
- Original title
- Le Baron de l'écluse
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Maurice Druon, Michel Audiard
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The Baron of the Locks runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Baron of the Locks isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 April 1960. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Baron of the Locks?
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Who directed The Baron of the Locks?
The Baron of the Locks (1960) was directed by Jean Delannoy and stars Jean Gabin, Micheline Presle, Jacques Castelot.