Summary: Based on a novel by Emile Zola, the film stars Gerard Philipe as Octave, an opportunistic Parisian youth who hops from bed to bed -- and from bedmate to bedmate. Young or old, plain or beautiful, Octave loves and leaves 'em all. His romantic rovings come to a halt when he meets pragmatic businesswoman Mme. Hedouin (Danielle Darrieux). Apparently impervious to Octave's charms, Mme. Hedouin nonetheless marries the boy and transforms him into a useful (and least to her) member of society. (allmovie.com)

AKA: Boiling Pot

Genre: Drama

Country: France, Italy

Directed By: Julien Duvivier

Written By: Julien Duvivier, Émile Zola

Starring: Anouk Aimée, Jean Brochard, Van Doude, Claude Nollier, Jane Marken, Danielle Dumont, Jacques Duby, Michèle Grellier, Dany Carrel, Gérard Philipe, Micheline Luccioni, Olivier Hussenot

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