The Ferryman's House

The Ferryman's House

1966 · 77 min · Comedy, Drama

Ernest is a former infantryman dazed by his experience in the trenches. One day, he hears cannon fire and believes the nightmare has returned. He decides to fight the invader and pulls out his old gear. Ernest may have rushed things a little, however, and overlooked one detail... a big one.

Directed by Pierre Prévert · Written by Pierre Prévert

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