Léon Lescaut (played by Serge Reggiani) is a protagonist in Manon.
Manon's brother and a black market operator. He introduces Manon to a high-class brothel, persuades her to return to Paris for wealth, conspires to lock up Robert, and is killed by Robert during a violent confrontation. Robert Dégrieux (played by Michel Auclair) is a protagonist in Manon.
A French Resistance fighter who rescues Manon from mob execution. He endures poverty, discovers her prostitution, steals money to flee with her, falls into despair, kills Léon, and escapes to Palestine where he buries her after she dies. Manon Lescaut (played by Cécile Aubry) appears in Manon.
A woman accused of Nazi collaboration who is saved by Robert. Driven by a desire for luxury, she works as a prostitute, abandons Robert for a wealthy suitor, and ultimately perishes from thirst and exhaustion during the desert journey.
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Characters
Léon Lescaut
(played by Serge Reggiani) — protagonist
Manon's brother and a black market operator. He introduces Manon to a high-class brothel, persuades her to return to Paris for wealth, conspires to lock up Robert, and is killed by Robert during a vio...
Robert Dégrieux
(played by Michel Auclair) — protagonist
A French Resistance fighter who rescues Manon from mob execution. He endures poverty, discovers her prostitution, steals money to flee with her, falls into despair, kills Léon, and escapes to Palestin...
Manon Lescaut
(played by Cécile Aubry) — supporting
A woman accused of Nazi collaboration who is saved by Robert. Driven by a desire for luxury, she works as a prostitute, abandons Robert for a wealthy suitor, and ultimately perishes from thirst and ex...
Key Relationships
Robert Dégrieux → Léon Lescaut
(Conflict Rivals)
Manon Lescaut → Léon Lescaut
(Family Siblings)
Manon Lescaut → Robert Dégrieux
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A tragic romance spanning war, corruption, and exile, driven by obsession and societal collapse.
