Bay of Angels

Bay of Angels

Love is just a game of chance

1963•1h 24m•6.7/10

RomanceDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.7/10(189)

A bank clerk is drawn into the risky world of a gorgeous gambling addict.

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Production

Sud-Pacifique Films

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Demaistre

Claude Mann

Claude Mann

Jean Fournier

Paul Guers

Paul Guers

Caron

Henri Nassiet

Henri Nassiet

M. Fournier

Nicole Chollet

Nicole Chollet

Marthe

André Certes

Jean-Pierre Lorrain

Georges Alban

Conchita Parodi

L'hôtelière

Jacques Moreau

André Canter

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