French-language version of Port Arthur (1936), a German language film (q.v.) co-produced by German, French and Czechoslovakian film interests. About espionage, action and romance in the Russo-Japanese War, as the conflict threatens Russian naval officer Boris Ranewsky and his Japanese wife Youki.
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Cast
16 people
Danielle Darrieux
Youki Iwamoura Ranewsky
Known for
Persepolis
The Earrings of Madame de...
Anton Walbrook
(as Adolphe Walbrook) Lt. Boris Ranewsky
Known for
The Red Shoes
La Ronde
Jean-Max
Captain Iwamoura, Youki's brother
Also in
J'Accuse
I Was an Adventuress
Charles Vanel
Commander Vassidloff
Known for
The Wages of Fear
To Catch a Thief
Jean Worms
Commander Novitzky
Also in
The Orderly
Heart of Paris
Foun-Sen
Youki's Servant
Also in
Alibi
Hatred
Jean Dax
Boris's Deck Officer
Also in
Mayerling
Mother Hummingbird
Jean Marconi
Liong, the merchant
Also in
Francis the First
La Femme et le rossignol
René Fleur
Boris Ranewsky (voice)
Also in
Les Misérables
Papa, Mama, the Maid and I
Pierre Nay
Translator
Known for
The Rules of the Game
Paul Escoffier
A Russian General
Known for
Pépé le Moko
Ky Duyen
Known for
Bizarre, Bizarre
Nicolas Farkas Director · Emeric Pressburger Writer Arnold Lipp Writer
United States release August 30, 1941 · Produced in France, XC
Production
F.C.L. Paris
Production
France · XC
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Languages
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · December 11, 1936
Theatrical
United States · August 30, 1941
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
Denmark
July 26, 1937 · Theatrical
Finland
March 28, 1937 · Theatrical
Portugal
April 14, 1937 · Theatrical
Spain
January 22, 1940 · Limited theatrical · Madrid
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