The Innocent with Forty Children

Storyline & Plot Summary
Jean-François Robignac, a teacher, arrives at a provincial college to teach literature to ninth-graders. He quickly wins over the children with his youthful way with words. But his parents want to have him expelled when they learn that Jean-François uses slang words to rejuvenate writers' texts.
Production Details
Cast

Michel Serrault
Jean-François Robignac

Jean Poiret
Maître Bardine

Jean Rigaux

Henri Crémieux
Professeur Larmet

Simone Paris

Sylva Koscina
Gina Lantois

Darry Cowl
Le marchand d'échelles

Pierre-Jean Vaillard
Marie Albe
Ozanne Boudet
Maurice Brutus
Yvonne Clairy
Jack Derlys

Clément Duhour

Antonin Fabre

Jenny Hélia
Dominique Jourdan

René Sarvil
Françoise Schousterman
Mado Stelli
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for The Innocent with Forty Children
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.