Gabin is a reformed alcoholic who owns a small inn in Normandy. Belmondo visits the inn on the way to picking up his young daughter. Gabin spots Belmondo and senses that they are kindred spirits. Belmondo orders a drink, which Gabin, breaking his dry spell, decides also to do. They both get
soused and fantasize of better things--Gabin of his adventurous days in China as a marine, Belmondo of his desire to lead an illustrious life in Spain. Soon their drunkenness wears off, and they must face reality. Belmondo gets his daughter, and Gabin relates a story to the pair. He tells them of
a Chinese legend about hordes of monkeys that would descend from the mountains into...
Released:
1962
Rated:
NR
Length:
104 mins