The Traveler Without Luggage

The Traveler Without Luggage

1944 · 99 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

Having lost his memory due to serving in World War I, Gaston has spent the past 15 years in a psychiatric hospital. Due to his large disability pension fund, several families claim him as their missing son. Gaston is introduced to the Renaud family by the Duchess Dupont-Dufort and her lawyer. The Renaud family attempt to revive Gaston's memory with stories of his past, but he is apalled by some of the things he hears and dislikes the man he is supposed to be.

Directed by Jean Anouilh · Written by Jean Anouilh

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Pierre Fresnay Gaston
Pierre Renoir Georges Renaud
Blanchette Brunoy Valentine Renaud
Sylvie Madame Renaud
Marguerite Deval Duchess Dupont-Dufort
Jean Brochard Marcel Berthier
René Génin Vicar
Louis Salou Maître Uspard
Odette Barencey Parent
Mercédès Brare
Pierre Brulé Little boy
Jenny Burnay Juliette

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