
A Child in the Crowd

Storyline & Plot Summary
Deserted by his father, and dislocated by the Second World War, Paul is a boy who wants affection and attention and cannot find it at home. For a while, he becomes the pet of some German soldiers, running errands for them. Later, he helps the Resistance, and when the Americans come to stay, he is really in his element with them.
Production Details
Cast
Jean François Cimino
Child

César Chauveau
Paul (Teenager)
Annie Kovaks
Mother of Paul
Cécile Cousseau
Micheline, enfant
Claude Treille
Micheline, adolescente
Jean Bertal
Father of Paul
Gabrielle Sassoum
La grand-mĂšre
Raymonde Badé-Mauffroy
La maĂźtresse (as Raymonde Mauffroy)
Jacques Benoßt-Lévy
School Director
Claude Cernay
Gilles
Jurgens Doeres
Laurent
Bernard Soufflet
Jacques
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for A Child in the Crowd
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.





