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Monsieur

1964-04-22 · 105 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy

Left heartbroken by the death of his beloved wife, a rich banker tries to commit suicide. When he learns from his former maid that his wife was unfaithful, he fakes his own death and comes back under a new identity.

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Directors
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Production companies
Les Films Copernic, Les Films Corona, Zebra Film
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean GabinJean GabinMonsieur
Philippe NoiretPhilippe NoiretEdmond Bernadac, Industrialist
Mireille DarcMireille DarcSuzanne, Former Maid of Monsieur
Liselotte PulverLiselotte PulverMrs. Elisabeth Bernadac
Gaby MorlayGaby MorlayMrs. Bernadac, Edmond's Mother
Gabrielle DorziatGabrielle DorziatMonsieur's Mother-in-law
Henri CrémieuxHenri CrémieuxMonsieur's Father-in-law
AndrexAndrexAntoine, Small-time Crook
Jean-Pierre DarrasJean-Pierre DarrasJosé, Small-time Crook
Jean LefebvreJean LefebvrePrivate Detective
Berthe GranvalBerthe GranvalNathalie Bernadac, Daughter of Edmond
Jean-Paul MoulinotJean-Paul MoulinotMaître Flamand, Notary, Friend of Monsieur
Peter VogelPeter VogelMichel Corbeiln, Writer
Heinz BlauAlain Bernadac, Son of Edmond
Maryse MartinMaryse MartinJustine, Bernadacs' Cook
Alain BouvetteAlain BouvetteMarc, Small-time Crook
Marina BertiMarina BertiMrs. Danoni
Claudio GoraClaudio GoraShipowner Danoni, Guest of the Bernadacs
Max ElderMonsieur's Manservant
Armand MeffreArmand MeffreBoss of the Bistro

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