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A Monkey in Winter
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A Monkey in Winter

1962-07-29 · 105 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · Comedy

During World War II, an innkeeper vows to abstain from alcohol for the sake of his family. Years later, as they thrive in Normandy, his resolve is tested by a charming advertising professional who loves to drink.

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Directors
Henri Verneuil
Production companies
Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Cité Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Jean GabinJean GabinAlbert Quentin
Jean-Paul BelmondoJean-Paul BelmondoGabriel Fouquet
Suzanne FlonSuzanne FlonSuzanne Quentin
Gabrielle DorziatGabrielle DorziatMme Victoria, la directrice
Hella PetriGeorgina, la patronne du bar
Marcelle ArnoldMarcelle Arnoldl'infirmière de la pension
Charles BouillaudCharles Bouillaudle chauffeur de taxi
Anne-Marie CoffinetAnne-Marie CoffinetSimone, une serveuse
André DalibertAndré DalibertMaurice, le brigadier
Hélène DieudonnéHélène DieudonnéJoséphine
Geneviève FontanelMarie-Jo, la serveuse de l'hôtel
Gabriel GobinGabriel GobinUn habitué du café
Sylviane MargolléMarie Fouquet, la fille de Gabriel
Lucien RaimbourgLucien Raimbourgle jardinier de la pension
Hans VernerHans VernerLe touriste allemand
Paul FrankeurPaul FrankeurM. Esnault, le patron du café
Noël RoquevertNoël RoquevertM. Landru, patron du bazar
Camille GuériniCamille Guérinile maire du village

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