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Finis Terræ

Finis Terræ

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Drama

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On the islet Bannec, off the coast of Brittany, four fishermen have set up camp for three months to harvest seaweed. If processed correctly, the ash of the seaweed can be sold for high prices. It is therefore burnt in several large piles on the island. Problems arise when one of them gets an infected thumb.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

19 April 1929

Country

France

Cast

Gibois

Gibois

Jean-Marie Laot

Jean-Marie Laot

Malgorn

Malgorn

François Morin

François Morin

Pierre

Pierre

Ambroise Rouzic

Ambroise Rouzic

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