---
title: "The Wreckers"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wreckers-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 423807
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Wreckers (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wreckers-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Wreckers is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by La Société des Films Sirius. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A starving Breton island confronts famine, superstition, and a daring plan to survive."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 1850s Breton setting
- Intense moral dilemma between community and individuals
- Compact 1h 32m runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Period specifics may feel unfamiliar to some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The serious tone and themes of famine and witchcraft make it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, drama, adventure, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles Brabant
- **Networks / Studios**: La Société des Films Sirius

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Henri Vidal** as *Yann Le Cœur*
- **Dany Carrel** as *Louise Kermelen*
- **Charles Vanel** as *Marnez*
- **Renée Cosima** as *Moïra*
- **Alfred Adam** as *Le commissaire*
- **Jean d'Yd** as *Le curé*
- **Gérard Darrieu**
- **Guy Decomble**
- **Jacques Fabbri** as *Le gitan*
- **Sylvain Lévignac**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The story takes place in 1852.

### Q: Where does the film take place?
It is set on the fictional Breton island of Blaz-Mor, off the coast of Finistère.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
A famine leads residents to blame a young woman while a plan to cause a shipwreck threatens the island.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as drama and adventure.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wreckers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/423807)

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