The Little Rebels 1955

The Little Rebels 1955
Chiens perdus sans collier (original title)
1h 33m | Drama | 4 October 1955 (France)

Storyline:

The world of juvenile delinquents seen through the eyes of a judge.

User review:

And that’s a good reason to watch it. After all, “les 400 coups” was more of the same :it focused on one character (Antoine Doinel) whereas his Bête Noire Jean Delannoy ‘s film dealt with several “bad” kids’ lives .There are great names in the cast and credits :Gilbert Cesbron, a famous writer, Jean Aurenche, Paul Misraki and of course Jean Gabin as the judge with a big heart.

Unlike “les 400 coups” , “Chiens perdus sans collier” verges on melodrama but Delannoy’s sincerity is certainly true and this film does not put a question mark over his competence.

Truffault ‘s violent review (November the 9th,1955) remained famous but all that he wrote was not the Holy Writ, was it?

Director: Jean Delannoy
Writers: Gilbert Cesbron (story based on the novel “Chiens perdus sans collier”), Jean Aurenche(adaptation & dialogue), François Boyer (adaptation & dialogue)
Stars: Jean Gabin, Robert Dalban, Jean-Jacques Delbo
Countries of origin: France, Italy
Language: French
Also known as: The Little Rebels
Filming locations: Quai Edith Cavell, Beaumont-sur-Oise, Val-d’Oise, France