Poil de carotte
In rural France, an undernourished and unloved young boy attempts suicide.
In rural France, an undernourished and unloved young boy attempts suicide.
Philippe Noiret
François Lepic
François Cohn
Jules Lepic aka 'Poil de Carotte'
Monique Chaumette
Rose Lepic
In rural France, an undernourished and unloved young boy attempts suicide.
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