The Pelican_
Paul has been imprisoned for ten years for passing counterfeit money. He feels victimized enough, both for the prison time and for the crime which led to it; he committed the crime to give his wife the nice things she asked him for. When he discovers that she has remarried a quite wealthy man, he is outraged. However, his ire is not due to her disloyalty to him; he loved their only son to distraction, and now the boy has no knowledge or memory of him.
Starring
Gérard Blain, César Chauveau, Daniel Sarky
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Pelican was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
Paul has been imprisoned for ten years for passing counterfeit money. He feels victimized enough, both for the prison time and for the crime which led to it;...
The Pelican is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (4)
Gérard Blain
Paul Boyer
César Chauveau
Marc at 10 years old
Daniel Sarky
Cazenave
Francia Seguy
Madeleine, Paul's mother
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What is The Pelican about?
Paul has been imprisoned for ten years for passing counterfeit money. He feels victimized enough, both for the prison time and for the crime which led to it; he committed the crime to give his wife the nice things she asked him for. When he discovers that she has remarried a quite wealthy man, he is outraged. However, his ire is not due to her disloyalty to him; he loved their only son to distraction, and now the boy has no knowledge or memory of him.
How long is The Pelican?
The Pelican has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in The Pelican?
The cast of The Pelican includes Gérard Blain, César Chauveau, Daniel Sarky, Francia Seguy.
What is the rating of The Pelican?
The Pelican has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama