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The Best Part
1955
Directed by
Yves Allégret
90 min
Philippe Perrin, a young engineer passionate about his work, leads the construction of a huge dam in the High Alps. Like all the men who work on the building site, he gives the best part of himself. Unfortunately, his health deteriorates but he refuses to follow the doctor's orders as well as the advice of Micheline, a young nurse who has fallen in love with him. However, driven by the evolution of his illness, Philippe finally makes up his mind to go down to the valley for a treatment. On the very day of his departure though, a young Arab worker gets killed in a rock crusher...
Ratings
3.5
Details
Release Date
1955-12-30
Runtime
90 min
Original Language
French
Languages
French
Production Companies
Silver Films
Noria Film
Le Trident
Countries
Italy
France
Genres
Drama