Port of Shadows
“Tender... frankly adult. Filled with almost every emotion known to man”
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.
Where to watch Port of Shadows in United States
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Where is Port of Shadows streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | LaCinetek, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | FOD | — |
About Port of Shadows
Port of Shadows is a 1938 French-language romance, drama and crime film directed by Marcel Carné. The cast is led by Jean Gabin, Michel Simon, Michèle Morgan. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
Port of Shadows was produced by Ciné-Alliance and made in France. It was released on May 17, 1938.
- Director
- Marcel Carné
- Writers
- Jacques Prévert
- Release date
- May 17, 1938
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Ciné-Alliance
Port of Shadows cast & crew
Port of Shadows was directed by Marcel Carné and written by Jacques Prévert.
The cast features Jean Gabin as Jean, Michel Simon as Zabel, Michèle Morgan as Nelly, Pierre Brasseur as Lucien, Édouard Delmont as Panama, and Raymond Aimos as Quart Vittel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jaubert, cinematography is by Eugen Schüfftan, and it was produced by Gregor Rabinovitch.
Is Port of Shadows worth watching?
Port of Shadows holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 310 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and crime, Port of Shadows is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Port of Shadows
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Cast of Port of Shadows
Jean Gabin
Jean
Michel Simon
Zabel
Michèle Morgan
Nelly
Pierre Brasseur
Lucien
Édouard Delmont
Panama
Raymond Aimos
Quart Vittel
Robert Le Vigan
The Painter
René Génin
The Doctor
Jenny Burnay
A Girl
Roger Legris
Hotel Manager
Martial Rèbe
The Client
Marcel Pérès
le chauffeur
Port of Shadows — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Port of Shadows in United States?
Port of Shadows is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Port of Shadows on Kanopy?
Yes — Port of Shadows is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Port of Shadows in?
Port of Shadows is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Port of Shadows?
Port of Shadows runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Port of Shadows rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 310 ratings.
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