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Release Date:
December 18, 1931
Original Title:
À nous la liberté
Alternate Titles:
A Nós a Liberdade
Escape to Freedom
Freedom for Us
Genres:
Comedy | Music
Production Companies:
Société des films sonores Tobis
Production Countries:
France
Ratings / Certifications:
JP: G
Runtime: 95
In this classic French satire, Louis, a convict, escapes from prison and takes on legitimate work, making his way up in the business world. Eventually becoming the head of a successful factory, Louis opts to modernize his company with mechanical innovations. But when his friend Émile finally leaves jail years later and reunites with Louis, the past catches up with them. The two, worried about being apprehended by police, long to flee the confines of industry.
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Art Direction:
Lazare Meerson
Assistant Director:
Albert Valentin
Costume Design:
René Hubert
Director:
René Clair
Director of Photography:
Georges Périnal
Editor:
René Le Hénaff
René Clair
Original Music Composer:
Georges Auric
Producer:
Frank Clifford
Alexandre Kamenka
Roger Le Bon
Production Manager:
Georges Lampin
Sound:
Hermann Storr
Story:
René Clair
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