Marcel Carné manages to fit an impressive amount into ninety minutes in this excellent wartime thriller. The narrative follows a soldier named "Jean" (Jean Gabin) who makes his way to Le Harve with the goal of finding passage on a ship to a distant, neutral port. He’s in need of clothing, funds, and sustenance, and he's fortunate enough to encounter the young “Nelly” (Michèle Morgan). She seems mature for her age; sh…